CTE Spotlight: Automotive Services program graduate Ryan Lochard

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month and Blue River Career Programs will be spotlighting its programs and a student from each program Monday through Friday in the Shelby County Post during the month of February.

Today’s spotlight is on Automotive Services program graduate Ryan Lochard.

“BRCP has a big impact on me exploring the trades and other career opportunities,” said Lochard. “I had the opportunity to experience multiple career fields at school which helped me years later once I found myself in the job market.

“I’m glad that I had the teachers that I had at BRCP, specifically Mr. Bruce Allen. He always encouraged my brother and I to try new things and encouraged our passion for automotive performance which we later turned into our careers at our business.”

BRCP’s influence on Lochard continues today.

“Teachers like Mr. Ray Schebler continue to have an impact on me years later knowing that current students are encouraged to follow their passion and consider being an entrepreneur,” said Lochard. “I would encourage students today to not be afraid to think outside the box and blaze your own path. Set goals and don’t be afraid to focus on yourself. Make a plan and try to stick to it. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!”

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