This workshop is being presented by the US Environmental Protection Agency Region 3, the US EPA Design for the Environment, the PA SBDC Environmental Management Assistance Program, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Information will be presented on the following: Design for the Environment: Auto Refinish Project; Regulatory Review: Overview of the NESHAP: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating (6H); A Painter’s Perspective; Best Practices to Reduce Exposures and Emissions; Health & Safety Management in the Collision Repair Shop; Energy Efficiency in the Auto Body Shop.

The training is open to anyone interested in attending. There is no charge, but participants are asked to pre-register. Registration information can be found online at http://www.epa.gov/reg3artd/workshop/collisionrepairworkshop.html.

For more information on the “Best Practices in Collision Repair Workshop,” please visit http://www.epa.gov/collisionrepair/ or contact Cathleen Kennedy at 215-814-2746 or kennedy.cathleen@epa.gov.

Johnson College is located off exit 190 on I-81 at 3427 North Main Ave, Scranton.

Mr. Novak, along with David Manasek, owner of Manasek Auto Parts, Inc. (a NAPA Dealership) in Dickson City, presents a weekly informational show titled “NEPA Fix-It Facts.” The pair uses their expertise to help listeners troubleshoot issues involving everything from lawnmowers to trucks.

“NEPA Fix-It Facts” airs every Saturday at 11:30 a.m. on 94.3 THE TALKER in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

If you need a fix-it fact, please email Mr. Novak and Mr. Manasek at NEPAfixitfacts@gmail.com to get your question on the air.

Be sure to tune in to tune up!

From left to right: Michael Novak, Johnson College’s Diesel Truck Technology Department Chairperson; David Manasek, owner of Manasek Auto Parts, Inc. (a NAPA Dealership) in Dickson City

The fee for the course is $160 per person plus $6.00 for the course manual. In addition to the classroom hours, requirements also include a two-hour tactile test to be scheduled with the instructor before receiving certification from PennDOT. There is an additional charge of $40 each for motorcycle certification and certification for heavy trucks and buses.

Registration is limited to twenty-five people and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis according to receipt of payment. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid operator’s license for each class of vehicle for which they seek certification.

Those interested in state inspection classes may download registration forms online at www.johnson.edu or contact Cathy Beckage, Continuing Education Assistant, at 570-702-8979 or cbeckage@johnson.edu. Checks can be mailed to: Johnson College, Attention: State Inspection, 3427 North Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18508. MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit cards are also accepted.

SkillsUSA connects students and teachers of public career and technical programs with industry leaders, promoting a skilled workforce in America. The SkillsUSA Championship showcases the trade skills of students. The contest begins locally then continues to state and national levels.

Students from ten different vocational schools in Northeastern Pennsylvania competed in the District I Competition. Johnson College hosted exams in Automotive Service Specialization, Automotive Technician Technology, Precision Machining Technology, and Power Equipment Technology.

Johnson College students helped to administer the testing and Robert Murray ‘82, Automotive Technology Chair, Andrew Zwanch ‘82, Precision Machining Technology Chair, and Michael Novak, Diesel Truck Technology Chair, acted as judges.

Precision Machining Technology Competition
From left to right: Aron Wood, Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technology Center; Timothy DeCicco ’11, Precision Machining Technology, Scranton, PA

Automotive Technology Competition
From left to right: Greg Rossetti ’10, Automotive Technology, Forest City, PA; George Monninger, Tunkhannock Area School District

Power Equipment Technology Competition
From left to right: Michael Novak, Johnson College Diesel Truck Technology Chair; Kyle Duff, Wallenpaupack Area School District; Chance Compton ’10, Diesel Truck Technology, Jefferson Twp., PA; Derek Benson ’10, Diesel Truck Technology, Hop Bottom, PA

Sterling Oddo, a representative from NAPA, gave the students a brief overview of the company’s vision, resources, and locations. NAPA is a leader in its industry with more than 380,000 parts, 6,000 store locations, and 64 distribution centers.

Mr. Oddo exhibited a variety of tools. At the close of the demonstration, students were able to examine these items and take a look inside the NAPA Tool Truck. Each student was also presented with a NAPA Student Discount Card. The card offers significant savings, allowing them to build up their own professional tool collection while still in college.

David Manasek, President of Manasek Auto Parts, Inc./NAPA Auto Parts, values the partnership between NAPA and Johnson College. Mr. Manasek explained to the students, “The quality of education you are receiving here at Johnson College is a great asset to you in the job market today. You have great instructors who care about your future.”

For more information on Johnson College’s programs of study please visit the College’s website, www.johnson.edu, or call (570) 342-6404 or (800) 2WE-WORK.

Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology students examine some NAPA Tools.
From left to right: Michael Zangardi ‘11, Scranton, PA; John Abbott ’11, Susquehanna, PA;  Lawrence Foster ’11, Philadelphia, PA; Jeffrey Walter ‘11, Factoryville, PA; Simon Frailey ’11, New Milford, PA

From left to right: David Manasek, President of Manasek Auto Parts, Inc./NAPA Auto Parts; Michael Novak, Diesel Truck Technology Chair; Robert Murray ‘82, Automotive Technology Chair; Andrew Zwanch ‘82, Precision Machining Technology Chair; Sterling Oddo, NAPA; Joseph Musheno ’78, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology Chair; Adam Turner, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology Chair

Ms. Yanusauskas is researching the needs of Toyota Scranton concerning automotive interns and technicians. She discussed the possibility of internships for Johnson College students. Among the experiences offered through these internships, students would have the opportunity to work on hybrid engines. Full- and part- time positions would also be available for students and alumni as changes are made at Toyota Scranton.

Ms. Martinetti explains, “The technical preparation of our students in addition to the accent on excellent customer service training is unique and very important to employers.”

Information on Johnson College’s Automotive Technology and Diesel Truck Technology programs can be obtained on the College’s website, www.johnson.edu.

From left to right: Roseann Martinetti, Associate Director of Constituent Relations, Johnson College; Mary Jo Preno Yanusauskas, Customer Relations Manager, Toyota Scranton; Robert Murray, Automotive Technology Chair, Johnson College

From left to right: Roseann Martinetti, Associate Director of Constituent Relations, Johnson College; Michael Novak, Diesel Truck Technology Chair, Johnson College; Mary Jo Preno Yanusauskas, Customer Relations Manager, Toyota Scranton