Ohio Technical College (OTC), an automotive training school,
will partner with Edelbrock LLC to create the Edelbrock
Academy, a program designed to give students a solid
foundation in the building and tuning of American muscle
cars and performance vehicles.
The Edelbrock Academy at Ohio Technical College will provide
students with the skills necessary to efficiently produce a
vehicle through planning, installation and modification of
the engine, suspension system, braking system and drive
train. In addition, the course will cover engine
performance modifications; installation of intakes, exhaust,
nitrous, carburetors, fuel injection, supercharging systems
and numerous additional Edelbrock products; and dyno tuning
and testing using products and equipment from Edelbrock,
LLC.
"We are very excited to be able to support America's youth
with this legendary opportunity. To be able to give back and
provide resources to our future enthusiasts is tremendous"
said Christi Edelbrock, vice president of Business
Development.
Students will also gain an understanding of the aftermarket
performance industry by learning about the history of
Edelbrock and the Specialty Equipment Market Association
(SEMA). Upon completion of the Edelbrock Academy program,
the participants will receive a certificate signifying their
specialized, high-performance training.
"The Edelbrock Academy emphasizes our core philosophy at
Ohio Technical College of adding value to our students'
educations so they are better positioned to enter today's
automotive industry as successful, productive employees,"
said Tom King, director of Enrollment, OTC. "For students
interested in pursuing a career at a performance shop, race
team or specialty aftermarket installer, this program gives
them a leg up over the competition by providing hands-on
training using the latest products from Edelbrock - one of
the industry's leading manufacturers."
Founded in 1969, Ohio Technical College provides students
with unique training in a variety of transportation fields.
More than 1,000 students are currently enrolled in courses
like automotive, diesel, classic car restoration,
alternative fuel vehicles and high performance and racing.
The Edelbrock Academy is offered to advanced OTC students
and features training from the school's High Performance and
Racing program as well as a separate, 12-week course.
"We are excited to partner with Ohio Technical College and
help prepare the next generation of automotive technicians
who will lead our industry into the future," said Vic
Edelbrock, chairman of Edelbrock, LLC. "Having worked with
OTC on numerous automotive challenges at the SEMA Show and
other events, we appreciate the school's commitment to
today's youth."
For more information visit www.ohiotechnicalcollege.com and psi-
now.com.
