
Marcos Serratos
Instructor, Heavy Duty Truck Program
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID USA
“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.”
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID USA
“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.”
Instructor, Heavy Duty Truck Program
I teach aspiring diesel technicians at a community college.
Five days a week for four hours a day, I teach a cohort of students theory of diesel technology. I lecture and then we apply the theory in lab through hands-on practice. After class, I grade papers, create new lab tasks and lesson plans, or attend meetings. I'm a CWI senator for the diesel department. This allows me to voice the department's concerns or needs to school officials. I also visit high schools or meet with programs, like LatinX, to share the career opportunities our program offers.
Here's the first step for high school students
Community college is a great option for technical programs. It was the best option for me as I pursued diesel technology, but you can find so many other good programs as well, including mechanics, welding, autobody, and nursing. It's a lot more affordable than some other options, you can graduate with a degree, and it can open doors to careers with great pay.
"You can't do it. You can't make it. This isn't for you."