First year Diesel Technology students learn about timing engines, camshaft profiles and adjusting overheads in class today. Second year students Tyler Cridge & Kyle Kaster remove an engine from a Farmall Cub to prep for an overhaul. Great Job Everyone!
Be in demand with Diesel Technology! Chris Negrea and Micheal Nevel install cam bearings in a C15 head. Devin Waldo & Mark Tatta check main bearings for wear in a 60 Series Detroit while Aaron Amon removes a broken brake canister from a Class 8 Freightliner. Excellent Work!
Aaron Amon removes brake shoes while Bradley Fair & Michael Kuchmak remove frozen brake drums from a Class 8 Freightliner in Diesel Technology. Michael Nevel & Chayton Mittelstadt wire a starter circuit on a rebuilt engine as Ryan Varano adjusts brakes on a customer’s trailer.
Learn new skills and pursue a career in Diesel Technology! Evan Hamilton and Zane Grinnell remove drum brakes while Wilson Nickel removed the hub and bearings to replace the brakes from a trailer. Ryder Knierman removes the back plate and brakes from the axle. Great Job!!

Bradley Fair mounts lights on a customer’s trailer to pass PA Inspection in Diesel Technology. Michael Nevel & Christopher Negrea rebuild a C15 Caterpillar Engine while Michael Kuchmak lifts the steer axle on a freightliner. Seniors practice for the NOCTI test. Nice Job!
Congratulations to our MCCC STRIVE Student of the Week – Robert Barr. Robert is a Sophomore from Greenville High School and was selected by his Automotive Technology Instructor, Mr. Dean. Robert is a hard worker, has a strong work ethic and always completes tasks on time. Robert is consistent in maintaining an organized shop and is always willing to help other students.
Congratulations Robert!

Students work on customer vehicles to gain experience in Automotive Technology. Cameron Henricks works on rear brakes while Jared Leipheimer replaces a wheel bearing. Jared has Maisen Villard assist with the wheel bearing as well. Great Work!
Learn high-tech knowledge to repair modern vehicles in Automotive Technology! Tyler Knauff replaces a tie rod in a customer’s vehicle while Richard Edwards gets ready to change the oil. Kaden Province lubricates the brake pads to replace the front brakes. Nice Work!
Learn high-tech knowledge to repair modern vehicles in Automotive Technology! Tyler Knauff replaces a tie rod in a customer’s vehicle while Richard Edwards gets ready to change the oil. Kaden Province lubricates the brake pads to replace the front brakes. Nice Work!
When your career needs a lift, consider Automotive Technology! Robert Barr sets the tire pressure on a vehicle to complete an alignment while Wyatt Guthrie looks up torque specifications. Students also work on soldering electrical connections to practice their wiring skills.
Make a career adjustment with Automotive Technology! Students work on machining a brake rotor while Mr. Dean instructs a group of students on how to machine a brake drum. Students also work on adjusting tie rods for an alignment. Nice Job!
Congratulations to our MCCC STRIVE Student of the Week – Jade Shirley. Jade is a second year Junior from Commodore Perry High School and was selected by her Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development Instructor, Mrs. Schneider. Jade is a studious and outstanding student who always does what is asked of her. Her work is always completed on time and she is always willing to step up to a challenge. She has proven herself and is always willing to go above and beyond to help anyone that is in need. Her potential is limitless, and we are excited to see what the future holds for her. Congratulations Jade!

Hailey Rose, Hailee Collins & Breanna Scheafer create marketing material for a website as part of Virtual Enterprise International. VEI is a global business simulation that offers a competitive edge. This project will be presented to judges at the Skills USA State Competition.
Students create their own businesses in Innovation & Entrepreneurial Development. Sa’Mya Moore, a Junior from Farrell, mixes and creates her products for the business she created called “Kissing Eye Cosmetics.” Students have the opportunity to sell their products. Nice Work!!




Students work on their business simulations in Innovation & Entrepreneurial Development today. Students individually run their own business where there is a community for them to interactively buy and sell products.
3D creativity in action in the Innovation & Entrepreneurial Development Program!! Jared Johns a Mercer Senior and Jamison Patton a Grove City Junior practice their skills with 3D Printing Pens. The 3D pen forces out warm plastic so you can create what you imagine. Great Job!
Congratulations to our MCCC STRIVE Co-Student of the Week – Ian Rickert. Ian is a Junior from Greenville High School and was selected by his Welding Instructor, Mr. Gilhousen. Ian is a great worker and he is always on task. Ian is willing to help other students succeed and is very respectful of his peers and his instructor. Ian puts forth the effort in class and it shows through his quality of work. Congratulations Ian!
Congratulations to our MCCC STRIVE Student of the Week – Jesse Johnston. Jesse is a Senior from Jamestown High School and was selected by his Protective Services Instructor, Mr. Carter. Jesse is enlisted in the United States Navy and will leave in July. Jesse has obtained a number of certifications and knowledge with his time spent in the Protective Services program. Jesse has done a great job and we all wish him well in his endeavors. Congratulations Jesse!
Spark an interest in Welding! Jesse Melvin, a Senior from Commodore Perry, preps his part by grinding. Dylan Cooper, a Junior from Sharpsville, uses Gas Tungsten Arc “TIG” Welding while Jacob Rust, a sophomore from Sharpsville, uses Oxy Fuel Cutting to cut his project.

A bright career awaits in the Welding Program!! Hunter Markle, a Reynolds Senior, uses Gas Tungsten Arc “TIG” Welding on his project while Chance Mathieson, a Lakeview Sophomore, uses Shielded Metal Arc “Stick” Welding on his project. Nice Work!!