First question might be what is externship?

ANS: The externship program at western technical college is the final Phase in the automotive program, which focuses on the “hands on” application of the student(s) training. During this period the student(s) are introduced to the automotive industry, various fields and employment opportunities. The different sites where the students are placed allow employers a first hand view of the potential of these individuals in a work related setting. This work experience is beneficial to the students who have trained at Western Technical College for the automotive field. One of the biggest benefits to the student in the program is the potential for permanent employment.

We are proud to add El Paso International Airport, Firestone on 1001 Texas St., and Nations automotive on 3901 Pedras St.

Special thanks to: Dionisio Jose Lugo and Juan Valdez from El Paso International Airport, Howard Schmitt and David Dominguez from Firestone TX., Lalo Contreras from Nations Automotive.
and the rest of the externship sites owners, Managers and supervisors that have been suporting our program sence the mid 90s.

JORGE LINIAN
AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR


ISRAEL TORRES
AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR


OMAR DE LA GALA
DATA ENTRY CLERK

Automotive Program Director
Ernie Leyva

HELLO, MY NAME IS ERNIE LEYVA. I HAVE TWENTY NINE YEARS OF AUTOMOTIVE FIELD EXPERIENCE, WHERE I WORKED AS A LINE TECHNICIAN, SERVICE ADVISOR, DISPATCHER, SHOP FOREMAN, AND SERVICE MANAGER. I HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED BY WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AS THE AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR SINCE JUNE 1991. MY AUTOMOTIVE BACKGROUND INCLUDES: TWELVE YEARS AUTOMOTIVE TEACHING EXPERIENCE, MEMBER OF GENERAL MOTORS, CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION,"ONLY THE BEST CLUB FOR SERVICE MANAGERS". I AM A FORMER MASTER TECHNICIAN FOR GENERAL MOTORS, CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION, AND I AM CURRENTLY A MASTER AUTOMOBILE TECHNICIAN FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE OF EXELLENCE (ASE). I WAS ONE OF THE TOP SIX AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS FINALISTS IN THE NATION TO COMPETE IN THE CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION 1985-1986 PERFORMANCE CHALLENGE COMPETITION CONTEST. I AM ALSO A FORMER AUTOMOTIVE INDEPENDENT ARBITRATOR FOR A NATIONAL DISPUTE COMPANY.

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Automotive Supervisor
Alonso Trillo

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HELLO MY NAME IS ALONZO TRILLO AND I WORK FOR WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AS AN AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR. I HAVE AN AOS DEGREE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 20 YEARS AUTOMOTIVE FIELD EXPERIENCE, MOSTLY WITH DODGE MOTOR COMPANY. I HAVE BEEN A SILVER CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN WITH CHRYSLER FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS. I PRESENTLY HAVE 1 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE (ASE) CERTIFICATION. I GRADUATED FROM WTC AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT IN 1997 AND I CAME BACK TO SHARE MY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH ALL THE STUDENTS AT WTC.

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Automotive Instructor
EXTERNSHIP COORDINATOR
Oscar De La Gala

HELLO, MY NAME IS OSCAR DE LA GALA AND I HAVE BEEN AN AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR AT WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SINCE 2002. I HAVE 16 YEARS AUTOMOTIVE FIELD EXPERIENCE, MOSTLY WITH DODGE MOTOR COMPANY AND FIRESTONE AUTO CENTER. I WAS PREVIOUSLY THE PROPRIETOR AND SHOP MANAGER OF PROFESSIONAL AUTO SERVICE. I AM AN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE (ASE) MASTER AUTOMOBILE CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN AND I TEACH ALL THE TECHNICAL PHASES IN THE AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT. I TEACH FOR THE LOVE OF TEACHING.

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Automotive Instructor & Diesel Supervisor

MY NAME IS JESUS RODRIGUEZ AND I HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED AT WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE, AS AN AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR, SINCE 2003. I HAVE AN AOS DEGREE IN AUTOMOTIVE / DIESEL TECHNOLOGY, 20 YEARS AUTOMOTIVE FIELD EXPERIENCE, AND 4 YEARS AUTOMOTIVE TEACHING EXPERIENCE. I AM AN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE (ASE) MASTER CERTIFIED AUTOMOBILE TECHNICIAN. I ALSO HOLD THE FOLLOWING ASE CERTIFICATIONS: AUTOMOBILE ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE, UNDERCAR SPECIALISTS, AND 3 MEDIUM / HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CERTIFICATIONS. I PRESENTLY TEACH ALL AUTOMOTIVE PHASES IN THE DEPARTMENT. I WAS SELECTED THE 2006 EL PASO ASSOCIATION OF CAREER SCHOOLS TEACHER OF THE YEAR, AT WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE, PLAZA CIRCLE CAMPUS AND THE BEST PART OF MY JOB IS BEING ABLE TO SHARE MY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH ALL THE STUDENTS AT WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE

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Automotive Instructor
Richard Casas

HELLO, MY NAME IS RICHARD CASAS AND I HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED BY WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AS AN AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR, SINCE 1991. I HAVE AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 30 YEARS AUTOMOTIVE FIELD EXPERIENCE, 20 YEARS AUTOMOTIVE TEACHING EXPERIENCE, AND I AM AN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE (ASE) MASTER AUTOMOBILE CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN.

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Automotive Instructor
Ricky Chaparro

HI, MY NAME IS RICKY CHAPARRO AND I HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED BY WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SINCE 1995. I HAVE WORKED FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT AS A TOOL ROOM ATTENDANT, LAB-ASSISTANT, AND FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS, I HAVE BEEN AN AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR. I PRESENTLY HAVE 5 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE CERTIFICATIONS AND I PRESENTLY TEACH APPLIED MATHEMATICS, AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE FUNDAMENTALS, AND AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES.

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Automotive Instructor


HI, MY NAME IS ALBERT GARCIA AND I HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED AT WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SINCE 2004. I HAVE WORKED FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT AS A TOOL ROOM ATTENDANT, LAB-ASSISTANT, AND I WAS RECETLY PROMOTED TO INSTRUCTOR. I PRESENTLY HAVE 6 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE CERTIFICATIONS AND I TEACH APPLIED MATHEMATICS, AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE FUNDAMENTALS, AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES, FUEL SYSTEMS AND EMISSION CONTROLS, INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSIS, ADVANCE ELECTRONICS, ADVANCE ENGINE MANAGEMNET,AND BUSINESS WRITING ESSENTIALS.

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Toolroom Supervisor
Luciano Esparza

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