Press Release

Metropolitan Education District 760 Hillsdale Ave San Jose, CA 95136 May 1, 2008

Contact: Michelle Alaimo Communication Specialist (408) 723-6464 malaimo@metroed.net

Central County Occupational Center to Host Fifth Annual Custom & Classic Car Show Benefit

Central County Occupational Center will host its Fifth Annual Custom & Classic Car Show benefiting CCOC's SkillsUSA club on May 16 from 5-9 pm, at 760 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose.

The show features 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 upcoming SkillsUSA competitions. CCOC will send five students to compete in the National SkillsUSA competition in Kansas City in June.

Contact Instructor Mike Cortese at (408) 723-4209 or email mcortese@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. The Valley Dance Band will play 50-60's music.

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 occupational, academic and community programs.

MetroED annually provides 50,000 diverse students with the skills to help them be productive, income-earning and tax-paying contributors to Silicon Valley.