ASDOE thanked LBJ Tropical Medical Center for its generous donation of a “project vehicle” to support the CTE Automotive Program at Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High School. This donation provides students with a valuable hands-on learning resource to strengthen their skills in automotive diagnostics, maintenance, and repair while gaining real-world experience for future careers. [Facebook photo]





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