Press Release

Metropolitan Education District 760 Hillsdale Ave San Jose, CA 95136 April 26, 2007 Joyce Monda, Public Information Officer 408-723-6461

Contact: Michelle Alaimo Public Information Office (408) 723-6464 malaimo@metroed.net

Central County Occupational Center to Host Fourth Annual Custom and Classic Car Show Benefit

Central County Occupational Center will host its Fourth Annual Custom and Classic Car Show benefiting CCOC's SkillsUSA Club on May 11, 2007 from 5-9 pm, at 760 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose.

More than 1,000 spectators attended last year's event which showcased more than 175 mostly locally-owned cars including custom, classic, hot rods, muscle cars, and all types of fully restored cars.

A $10 tax deductible donation/fee is all it takes to exhibit a custom, classic or vintage car, truck, motorcycle or bicycle in the CCOC auto show. Exhibitors will also receive a free meal. All proceeds will go directly to support students competing in the upcoming SkillsUSA competitions. Call Instructor Steve Johnson at (408) 723-6480 or email sjohnson@metroed.net to register as an exhibitor. Spaghetti, hotdogs, and soft drinks will be available for purchase by spectators. Spectators' admission to the car show is free.

CCOC's Engines and Transmission instructor, Charlie Thompson and CCOC's Video Production instructor Jeff Schmidt will play 1950's-60's music with their local band, Valley Dance Band.

SkillsUSA is a national organization which serves high school and college students enrolled in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA provides education experiences for students in leadership and teamwork and helps build self-confidence, professional work attitudes and communication skills. Many of CCOC's SkillsUSA club members compete in annual SkillsUSA championships at the Regional, State, and National level.

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MetroED is the largest career-oriented educational organization in Santa Clara County, comprised of high school and adult career technical, academic and community programs.

MetroED annually provides more than 30,000 diverse students with the skills to help them be productive, income-earning and tax-paying contributors to Silicon Valley.