{"id":69183,"date":"2026-01-29T13:26:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T16:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotive.einnews.com\/article\/887635907"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:26:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T16:26:14","slug":"vans-donated-to-montgomery-county-students-automotive-trades-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/01\/29\/vans-donated-to-montgomery-county-students-automotive-trades-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Vans donated to Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Educational Systems FCU donated two vans to the ATF, aiding students in hands-on automotive training.<\/p>\n

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WASHINGTON \u2014 Keeping a decades-long tradition alive, Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU) partnered with Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) to help continue the program.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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On Wednesday, ESFCU donated two 2019 Ford Transit Connect vans to ATF for high school students to refurbish and resell through the the automotive technology program. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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ATF is a nonprofit that operates a licensed, student-run “mini dealership.” There, students learn to recondition, market, and sell vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cHands-on learning turns classrooms into pathways to careers,\u201d said Girado Smith, President\/CEO of Educational Systems FCU. \u201cBy donating these vans, Educational Systems FCU is helping students apply real-world skills in maintenance, safety and sales while advancing a program that also provides affordable, reliable vehicles to local families. We\u2019re proud to support ATF and Montgomery County Public Schools in preparing the next generation of technicians and community leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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