CTEC
Auto Body Repair and Painting
Students in the Auto Body Repair and Painting program experience real world projects with hands-on experiences.
What is Auto Body Repair & Painting?
Students in the Auto Body Repair and Painting program experience real world projects with hands-on experiences. Students who complete the Auto Body Repair and Painting program graduate high school with a competitive advantage by integrating industry standard skills with rigorous academic curriculum.
Why
The Auto Body Repair and Painting program aims to prepare our students to be ready for a career, not just a job after high school. Our students work with industry standard tools and equipment to learn the skills necessary to succeed in the auto industry while being exposed to a variety of career paths in the fields of auto body painting and collision repair. Students research careers, practice the finer points of repair and refinishing, and plan for their future by exploring careers ranging from estimating to detailing. Our students are ready to start their careers with the following industry-relevant skills and knowledge:
- Safe and positive work habits
- Customer service/management skills
- Write, read, and understand an estimate – repair plan
- An understanding of automotive systems like ADAS, SRS/ABS
- Repair, prepping and refinishing of collision-damaged vehicles
- An understanding of structural and non-structural analysis
- Professional detailing interior & exterior
- Certifications from I-Car, AC Service, and PPG Paint
How
Students in Auto Body Repair and Painting learn contextualized social studies and English, aligned with Portland Community College. Students receive coaching and resources to explore career options they may want to pursue directly out of the program or with continued education. Coupled with the experiences they have throughout this program, they graduate with a path to a successful career. With a foundation of industry-standard skills, social studies and English training, and the ability to interact with technical equipment, our students are ready to pursue their dreams.
Auto Body Repair and Painting Staff
Instructors
Jacinta Baker, English
Jacinta earned her B.S. in English from Corban and Master’s in Teaching from George Fox University. She has 18 years teaching experience and has taught at Sprague High School, North Salem High School, and EDGE. She has taught all high school grade levels of English as well as AVID, Writing and Reading Workshops, and AP Literature. Jacinta’s favorite thing about CTEC is that students appreciate the integrated core classes and see the content as meaningful and engaging. When Jacinta is not working, she enjoys gardening, kayaking, and listening to audiobooks.
Jessica Cavanaugh, Social Studies
Jessica Cavanaugh earned her BFA in theatre from Western Oregon University and her MAT from Willamette University. She taught at North Bend High School and Roots Academy Middle School prior to coming to CTEC. Jessica has worked at CTEC since 2022. Her favorite thing about working at CTEC is watching students from all different high schools come together and become a team in their programs. Jessica enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with her family.
Alex Crays
Alex Crays has taught at CTEC since 2019. Prior to that, he worked for 30 years in the auto collision industry. Alex loves “seeing the “light bulb” come on when a student realizes they have a great future ahead of them.” When Alex is not teaching, he enjoys riding ATVs and UTVs.
Andrei Cojuhari
Andrei Cojuhari has taught at CTEC since 2024. He earned his Automotive Technology Associates of Applied Science in 2019 and a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering in 2011. Andrei taught at Chemeketa Community College for two years prior to coming to CTEC, and he continues to teach evening classes at the Chemeketa campus. Andrei has 15 years of experience working in the auto repair industry, and he looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with staff and students at CTEC. In his downtime, Andrei enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, riding on sand dunes, and spending time with his family.
CTEC Auto Spa Menu
By appointment only.
Mini-Detail
$40
Our gentle hand wash removes dirt, leaving your paint with a streak-free & wax-like finish.
- Includes hand wash
- Vacuum interior
- Wipe down of interior
- Clean windows inside and out
- Clean mirrors and door jams
Complete Detail
$200
The ultimate option for your car. This package includes every step needed to make your car shine inside & out.
- Includes Mini Detail services
- Interior detail
- ECO wash
- ECO wax
- Custom Polish*
Interior Detail Package
$100Keeping the interior like new is just as important as the exterior. We use steam, odor eliminators and other eco friendly products.
- Includes exterior ECO wash
- Cup holders, vents & doors
- Floor mats, carpet & seats
- Trunk & ceiling
- Condition leather treatment
Custom Polish Package
Starting at $70*
Machine polishing is a great way to shine your car in between details. It is used to remove grease, dirt, and scratches that cannot be removed from washing. We top it off with a hand applied synthetic wax.
*All polishing services are bid at the time of consultation.
Extras
Starting at $30
- Headlight restoration with new clearcoat
- Paint touch up with your paint code covering minor paint flaws
- Wheel restoration with complete wheel repair & paint
- Hand ECO wax vehicle
Make your car spa appointment today!
You can call us at 503-399-1313 or send an email.
Field Trip Video
Come join us on a virtual field-trip our Auto students took to Powers Auto Collision. This is the journey your car would take should it ever need a body repair. Thanks Powers Collision!