Zachary Humphrey is an auto teacher at Minneapolis Public Schools. He says having specialized classes, abundant resources and valuable mentorships, can be life-changing for students.

Kewanee High School's automotive course launched last spring and gives students hands-on experience in an industry that's ...

Students in Cactus High School’s automotive classes begin their day under a car, tools in hand. Some work on gas-powered cars, but others are learning to build something brand new for the school ...

Automotive Two is a two-period, more intense class, Reeves said, where students take on bigger projects such as changing out transfer cases, motors, and fix-up cars brought in by the community.

Students in each class have access to high-end technology, such as a waterborne paint mixing system and a Car-O-Line CTR9 resistance spot welder — a product valued at $42,000.