Twelve Addison Trail students earn Automotive Service Excellence Entry-Level Certifications

Addison Trail senior awarded Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Scholarship

The 12 Addison Trail students listed below earned Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry-Level Certifications this school year.

According to the ASE website, https://www.ase.com/Entry-Level, “The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry-Level certification tests are designed to indicate a satisfactory level of practical knowledge-based readiness for the workforce in candidates seeking a career in the automotive service industry. ASE Entry-Level certification tests are available for the Automobile, Collision Repair/Refinish and M/H Truck segments (series). ASE Entry-Level certification is the first step in building career credentials as an automotive service professional.”

  • Morri Bernardo (class of 2022): Suspension and Steering, Heating and Air Conditioning, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Maintenance and Light Repair
  • Jonathan Campos (class of 2022): Engine Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning, Engine Performance
  • Abraham Garcia (class of 2023): Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Repair, Engine Performance
  • Joshua Gloms (class of 2022): Engine Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning, Maintenance and Light Repair
  • Michael Godenius (class of 2022): Suspension and Steering, Engine Repair, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Automobile Service Technology
  • Alejandro Martinez (class of 2022): Engine Repair
  • Artemio Mejia (class of 2022): Engine Repair, Brakes
  • Marco Salazar (class of 2022): Heating and Air Conditioning
  • Michael Sampey (class of 2024): Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Repair, Maintenance and Light Repair
  • Angel Reyes (class of 2022): Engine Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning, Brakes, Manual Drive Train and Axles
  • John Taci (class of 2022): Suspension and Steering, Engine Repair, Brakes

  • Daniel Zielinski (class of 2022): Suspension and Steering, Engine Repair, Brakes, Maintenance and Light Repair, Engine Performance, Automotive Service Technology

Zielinski (pictured above) also has won the Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Scholarship, which is awarded to high school seniors and college students in the U.S. and Canada who are interested in pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket.

Zielinski will receive a $2,500 scholarship, a check for $500 and roundtrip airfare and accommodations for himself and a guest to attend the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference from Aug. 7 to 11 in Covington, Kentucky. For more information about the scholarship, go to https://mitchell1.com/press/mitchell-1-now-accepting-applications-for-the-automotive-technology-scholarship/.

Zielinski plans to attend the Automotive Service Technology program at College of DuPage.