NWTC Service-Learning and Civic Engagement 2018-2019 | Page 13

DISTRICT
HIGHLIGHT:
MARINETTE
no one deserves to be abused
emotionally, physically, or sexually,
and their primary mission is to
ensure the safety and empowerment
of all victims and their children.
Most recently, the students welcomed
the opportunity to assist the agency
with necessary maintenance to the
vehicle’s air conditioning system,
which was critical during peak
summer temperatures. Recently
the Trades Club has extended
its efforts beyond maintenance,
working towards capacity building
for vulnerable populations.
“Last spring, we hosted a basic car
care class for a few clients with
a great turnout and even better
response to the class.” shared Remic,
“The clients received a gift bag from
the Marinette Trades Club with a
few goodies to help them inspect
their vehicles after we identified
basic fluids and components.”
The club has also created Operation
Car Care, a program where students
adopt family vehicles of currently
deployed servicemen and women
while they are away to provide
basic car care needs. They have
currently received enough donations
to take care of four vehicles and
are still looking for more families
from the Marinette, Menominee,
and Peshtigo area to serve.
The students are almost always
willing to come in on their own
time to help with these projects.”
Serving the Tri-City area with
coverage extending through
Marinette, Oconto, & Menominee,
counties requires a lot of miles
and a lot of heart. With the help
of the Marinette Trades Club,
serving our community can be
done with a bit more ease.
“Our students enjoy working on the
projects,” Remic shared, “We stress
the importance of being able to give
a little back to the community and
how much of a positive impact
we can make in our community.
We stress the importance of
being able to give a little back to the
community and how much of a positive
impact we can make in our community. The
students are almost always willing to come in
on their own time to help with these projects.
Wally Remic
Automotive Technician program instructor
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