Artesia High School

Automotive and Welding

 Auto Repair and Welding Credentials and College Credit

uperstar teachers Jose Bran (Welding) and Marty Supple (Auto Tech) guided students through a demanding summer program completing full workdays with perfect on-time attendance.

100% of the participating 15 welding students at Artesia High School passed the exam for the American Welding Society (AWS) credential. Five of these students took a second AWS exam and all passed – amazing! 

In Auto Tech, 24 students received dual enrollment college credit and will test for their highly regarded Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications in the fall. 

“Students shined in our program, arriving early and focused every single day,’’ Supple said. “The students showed great motivation and collaborated effectively with each other.’’

After taking the summer course, several recent high school graduates decided to enroll at Cerritos College to continue their skilled trades education.

Artesia High School is part of the ABC Unified School District.

“Summer may be the only opportunity that some students may have to take the class. Basically it’s logistics due to possible conflicts during the school year. Any method to introduce students into automotive is desirable; auto classes during the school year, dual enrollment classes with Cerritos College, and, of course, the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools summer program.” Read more.

Marty Supple, automotive instructor, Artesia High School

Artesia High School

Students Gain Hands-On Skills in Advanced Welding and Auto Repair

Program Highlights
of the 2024 welding cohort earned an American Welding Society (AWS) certification
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Auto repair students have received dual enrollment college credit
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on-time attendance and full 8-hour work days
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Program Snapshot

  • Service Area: Artesia 
  • Skilled Trade: Welding & Automotive
  • 2025 Enrollment: 40
  • Program Length: six weeks, 184 hours
  • Credentials Offered: American Welding Society (AWS) & National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications

Unique Program Components

  • Veteran high school skilled trades teachers, Mr. Jose Bran (welding) and Mr. Marty Supple (auto), implement a robust curriculum allowing students to experience a real workplace environment.
  • In 2025, a new partnership with Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO) and Hawkeye will provide participants with career readiness support, including paid internships.
  • Automotive students receive dual enrollment college credit from Cerritos College.

About Artesia High School

Comprehensive Public High School

Artesia High School, which is part of ABC Unified School District, offers a variety of Career Technical Education program pathways during the academic year, including Welding and Systems, Diagnostics, Service & Repair. Artesia High School has been a summer program partner since 2022.

Artesia HS website

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“Summer may be the only opportunity that some students may have to take the class. Basically it’s logistics due to possible conflicts during the school year. Any method to introduce students into automotive is desirable; auto classes during the school year, dual enrollment classes with Cerritos College, and, of course, the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools summer program.” Read more.

Marty Supple, automotive instructor, Artesia High School