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8/27/2009
BIKE SHOP AT SCHOOL ADDS NEW SCHOOLS TO ROSTER
SANTA CRUZ, CA – While school administrators wrestle with shrinking budgets, one bicycle education program in Santa Cruz County gains support and popularity among high school students seeking entry into the world of cycling.
Bike Shop at School, a one-year course in bicycle assembly, maintenance and repair provides students with the basic mechanical skills necessary to attain entry-level employment in the bicycle industry. Fall 2009 marks the program’s local expansion from harbor High School, where it launched in January 2007 to Aptos High School and Pajaro Valley High School.
Considered a Career Technical Education course, Bike Shop at School is administered by a partnership between Project Bike Trip and Santa Cruz County Regional Occupation Program. The classes offer detailed instruction in assembly skills, safe and proper shop practices and the base knowledge required for more advanced repairs. Taught by credentialed experts with professional cycling industry experience, Bike Shop at School students are exposed to wide variety of career opportunities available in the bicycle industry. Additionally, students gain more universal career skills such as the essential elements of professional conduct, effective workplace communication and cooperative problem solving.
“Bike Shop at School holds a lot of promise, not only for students, but for the bicycle industry as well.” Says Bill Armas of Park Tool Co, a long time supporter of the program. “The shortage of bicycle mechanics is an issue that bike shops deal with every year. It seems likely that interested students could parlay their participation in Bike Shop at School into a chance to gain entry into a fun and meaningful profession.”
Aptos High School Principal Casey O’Brien, a competitive cyclist, recently echoed the significance of the program. “I’m absolutely thrilled to provide this opportunity for students. I believe the class will not only provide students with valuable life skills and professional career pathways, but also serve as a hub of activity around the benefits of cycling and environmental awareness.
http://www.projectbiketrip.org
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