| By Gale Staff | Recent survey data reveals that nearly 72% of graduates feel unprepared for life after high school. Challenges range from a lack of career exploration to inadequate real-world experience, leading students to struggle with planning their futures, from choosing a college major to starting a career.1 The disconnect between academic achievement … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | “A lot of my family worked on cars and seeing them do that—it is something I just grew to love. I feel like it’s not work anymore and it’s not school, it’s just something that I love to do.” —Samuel Villaseñor, Cuyamaca College1 Many students are drawn to working in … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a proven pathway to success for students following high school. According to the Career and Technical Education Research Network, CTE has positive impacts on student academic achievement, high school completion, college readiness, and employability. While CTE students typically earn fewer bachelor’s degrees compared to … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | Ah, the dog days of summer, when getting in the car can mean grabbing scorching door handles and sliding into sizzling seats. Experts recommend rolling down windows and driving 10-20 seconds before starting the AC for best results. But what if there’s no AC? It can mean sweltering in your … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | With summer just around the corner, the pool, the shore, and barbecues beckon. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, the woods, or cross-country, it makes sense to ensure your vehicle is ready. Taking care of needed maintenance items is a great way to prepare. ChiltonLibrary and the vehicle owner … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | Backing up can be one of the trickiest maneuvers typical drivers perform. Just ask a driving instructor about parallel parking. Backup cameras can make reversing easier and safer. When you shift into reverse on newer vehicles, an image of the area behind the vehicle appears on the infotainment screen. Lines … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | ChiltonLibrary provides expert guidance to get everyone’s vehicles ready for spring and summer, whether it’s putting in a new engine or just checking fluids. With April as National Car Care Month, now is the perfect time to promote this valuable resource to your community! ChiltonLibrary, trusted by automotive experts for … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | When you have skin in the game, the materials used for automobile interiors matter. Our bovine friends don’t have to ruminate over it: Cattle would stampede to alternate upholstery coverings like cloth or synthetic leather. With American drivers spending an average of more than 10,000 minutes each year behind the … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | In the 1940s, Ralph R. Teetor patented an early method of cruise control—a key part of autonomous vehicles. Despite being blind, Teetor was a visionary who obtained more than 40 patents during his lifetime. “Boy Genius” Ralph Rowe Teetor was born in 1890, when the work of harnessing electricity and … Read more
| By Gale Staff | One of the key issues facing community colleges is not just getting students in the classroom—but helping them to succeed once they’re there. Nearly half of students drop out within a year, and only 40% complete a degree or certificate within six years. According to a 2023 study from New … Read more