The pandemic put the brakes on a Metro Community College program that is now back in motion. The National Auto Body Council donated a damaged car to MCC. As a class project, advanced students fixed it up.Jonathan Lopez was selected as the recipient of the refurbished vehicle, ensuring he has reliable transportation to and from his MCC classes. “I don’t usually expect a lot of things from myself,” said Lopez, an automotive student himself. “So when I was told that I’d be receiving this vehicle, I was very excited.”The red Chevrolet is part of a green initiative. It is a “recycled ride,” or a vehicle damaged in a crash and seemingly destined for a salvage yard. Metro Auto Collision students worked to make it ready for a return to the road.”I’m very glad to just be doing physical work to really prove to everyone around me and the community that we can do good,” said Domic Jarecki, a student who worked on the car. Instructors oversee the project to ensure the vehicle is safe. The process is just as rewarding as the product. “It does a lot for our students when they’re able to repair a vehicle that really means something to someone else,” said MCC Auto Collision Instructor Joseph Baker. “The car gets to be utilized for a second life and gives an extraordinary individual like Jonathan another chance to have nice, reliable transportation.”
The pandemic put the brakes on a Metro Community College program that is now back in motion. The National Auto Body Council donated a damaged car to MCC. As a class project, advanced students fixed it up.
Jonathan Lopez was selected as the recipient of the refurbished vehicle, ensuring he has reliable transportation to and from his MCC classes.
“I don’t usually expect a lot of things from myself,” said Lopez, an automotive student himself. “So when I was told that I’d be receiving this vehicle, I was very excited.”
The red Chevrolet is part of a green initiative. It is a “recycled ride,” or a vehicle damaged in a crash and seemingly destined for a salvage yard. Metro Auto Collision students worked to make it ready for a return to the road.
“I’m very glad to just be doing physical work to really prove to everyone around me and the community that we can do good,” said Domic Jarecki, a student who worked on the car.
Instructors oversee the project to ensure the vehicle is safe. The process is just as rewarding as the product.
“It does a lot for our students when they’re able to repair a vehicle that really means something to someone else,” said MCC Auto Collision Instructor Joseph Baker. “The car gets to be utilized for a second life and gives an extraordinary individual like Jonathan another chance to have nice, reliable transportation.”
