The Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy’s automotive technology program has been accredited again by a national organization.

The automotive technology program at HCTEA has been accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation with its Master Automobile Service Technology Accreditation. The accreditation is the highest level of achievement recognized by NATEF. Automotive programs receiving accreditation must meet curriculum and industry standards through a rigorous documentation and on-site evaluation conducted by NATEF and industry members.

A joint program of Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College, the automotive technology program has been accredited by NATEF since October 1991.

Kevin Berrey and Tavis Lydic are the automotive technology instructors at HCTEA.