GAVC Automotive Technology

04/28/2026

Good Afternoon! We are hosting our spring Automotive Advisory Committee meeting on May 20, 2026, at 12:00 pm at GAVC. All are welcome, and lunch will be provided. If you would like to attend, please email me at [email protected] so I can get an accurate headcount. We look forward to seeing you.

03/30/2026

Grundy County will be well-represented at the annual Illinois SkillsUSA competition in Peoria at the end of April: the Grundy Area Vocational Center is sending six automotive students to compete.

03/29/2026

Congrats, Owen!

03/28/2026

The Grundy Area Vocational Center automotive students are nearing the finish line on a school year-long project that, some day, will be reaching the finish line itself.

03/19/2026

*Alumni Spotlight* Andrew Coldwater

Andrew Coldwater turned his passion for cars into Coldwater Car Care, working on everything from daily drivers to exotic vehicles.

College wasn’t his path — but the automotive industry was.

This is what CTE is all about. 🚗

03/19/2026

*Alumni Spotlight* Alyssa Terry

Alyssa Terry found her passion for Automotive Technology at GAVC — and now she’s finishing her degree at Joliet Junior College.

This is why CTE matters.

It doesn’t just teach skills.
It builds confidence.
It builds direction.
It builds futures.

Help us congratulate Alyssa as she graduates this semester! 🎓🔥

03/19/2026

*Alumni Spotlight* Nate Wallen

Nate Wallen took his passion for racing and turned it into a career as a welder, fabricator, and engine & chassis tuning specialist.

This is why Career & Technical Education matters.

Students don’t just learn how to turn wrenches —
They learn how to build futures.

Drop a 🔧 in the comments to congratulate Nate!

02/23/2026

Calling all former students! Would you be willing to take a very short survey for us? We are looking to start doing an alumni spotlight. We really want to start showing what our former students are up to and how well they are doing. If you would like to take the survey, here is the link! I appreciate your time.

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11/03/2025

Friendly reminder, please RSVP (using the link below) as soon as possible if you are interested in attending our Fall 2025 Advisory Committee meeting. If you have any connection to the transportation industry, your input is valuable to us. We are excited to see you on Wednesday, November 12th. Lunch is on us and will start at 12:30 pm, with the meeting concluding by 2:00 pm.

November 12, 2025 @ 12:30 PM - Grundy Area Vocational Center - 1002 Union St, Morris, IL 60450, USA

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from GAVC Auto! One of Mr. Terrel's students created Halloween designs for every class at GAVC! She did an awesome job!

10/23/2025

https://2025falladvisorycommittee.rsvpify.com
Good Afternoon, Everybody,

Are you involved in the transportation industry? Do you work on cars, trucks, or other equipment? Do you know somebody who is? If so, we want you to be a part of our advisory committee. This event is open to all, whether or not you have a connection to GAVC. We need your input to help GAVC Auto continue to be the best secondary-level automotive program in the state. If you or someone you know would like to join us for our fall advisory committee meeting on Wednesday, November 12th, at 12:30 pm, please use the link above or below to RSVP. Lunch is on us, and we will be finished by 2:00 pm.
We look forward to seeing you all then! https://2025falladvisorycommittee.rsvpify.com