West Phila. High program gets national certification
West Philadelphia High School's Automotive and Technology Academy has become the first program of its kind in the school district and one of 47 nationally to receive special certification, officials announced.
West Philadelphia High School's Automotive and Technology Academy has become the first program of its kind in the school district and one of 47 nationally to receive special certification, officials announced.
School officials will celebrate the certification, called the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation Training, at 1 p.m. today at district headquarters, 440 N. Broad St. The ceremony will run until 4 p.m.
With the new designation, students will be able to acquire special certification, get partnerships with car manufacturers, apply for grant money and receive national recognition, officials said.























