Public Notice
Sealed bids will be received by the Lorain County Joint Vocational School Board of Education as provided in this notice for the Cosmetology HVAC and Dust Collector Project. Questions may be directed to Russell Gayheart, at [email protected] and electronic copies of the Contract Documents, which include additional details, are on file and available for purchase from SE Blueprint Inc., 2035 Hamilton Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (216-241-2250).

Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Lorain County JVS Board of Education, ATTN: Jerry Pavlik, Deputy Superintendent, 15181 State Route 58, Oberlin, Ohio 44074, and plainly marked on the outside "COSMETOLOGY HVAC AND DUST COLLECTOR PROJECT BID". Bids will be received until 2:30 p.m., local time April 10, 2025 and immediately after the deadline the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud in the Superintendent’s Office Board Room located at 15181 State Route 58, Oberlin, Ohio 44074.

A pre-bid conference will be held on April 2, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. with a site visit to immediately follow at the Lorain County Joint Vocational School located at 15181 State Route 58, Oberlin, Ohio 44074.

All bids must include a Bid Guaranty, as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Prevailing wage rates do not apply. No bidder may withdraw its bid within 60 days after the opening; the Board reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all bids, and conduct necessary investigations to determine bidder responsibility.
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Collision Repair




Collision Repair

Program Highlights
I-CAR Certified Technician | Mechanical and Electrical Components | Nonstructural Analysis and Damage Repair | Painting and Refinishing | Plastics and Adhesives | Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

Program Description
Work on vehicles requiring frame and body straightening, welding, refinishing, and painting. Your training will include replacing glass, installing upholstery, estimating costs of parts, labor, and preparation of insurance forms.

Career Pathways
  • Auto Body Repair Technician
  • Fabricator
  • Refinishing Technician
  • Sheet Metal Welder

With Additional Training:

  • Auto Body Parts Manager
  • Auto Glass Specialist
  • Automobile Manufacturing
  • Custom Paint Specialist
  • Frame Repair Specialist
  • Independent Auto Body Repairperson
  • Insurance Damage Estimator

Teacher Information

Mr. Brian Wahl
Collision Repair Instructor
Phone: (440) 774-1051 ext. 22304

Industry Credentials

Program of Study

Junior Year Courses
Lab: 3 Credits
English: 1 Credit
Math: 1 Credit
Science: 1 Credit
Elective: .5 or 1 Credit

Senior Year Courses
Lab: 3 Credits
English: 1 Credit
Math: 1 Credit
Elective: .5 or 1 Credit
Electives are subject to availability and will be scheduled through your counselor. 

Program Fees
Collision Repair I
Tool Kits - $168.00
Student Fees - N/A
Total Cost- $168.00 (waived for students enrolled in free/reduced lunch program as of September 30)

Collision Repair II
Tool Kits - N/A
Student Fees - N/A
Total Cost - N/A

Competency Profile
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College Credits
Math, English, Social Studies, and other courses that offer dual high school and college credits are also offered on the JVS campus through partnerships with Lorain County Community College and Oberlin College. Upon meeting specific criteria, students have the opportunity to earn various types of college credit for career technical courses taken at Lorain County JVS. Students also have the opportunity to participate in Ohio’s College Credit Plus program. College credit opportunities vary by program and are subject to change.

Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to become involved with the career-technical student organizations related to their programs, such as SkillsUSA. These organizations help develop leadership skills, cooperation, social interactions, and good citizenship. All members have opportunities to participate in regional, state, and national competitions to showcase their skills and earn college scholarships. Students who excel academically and have a commitment to community service may become a member of the National-Technical Honor Society.

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Employment Resources
Strong partnerships between the JVS and business and industry help students gain work experience through work-based learning experiences, the JVS Summer Internship Program, and senior early job placement. The JVS is committed to helping successful graduates find employment in their career field. A detailed explanation of the student eligibility requirements for these experiences is included in the student handbook.

The JVS maintains an online job board to help connect students and alumni to local employment opportunities. The JVS website also hosts links to online resources for labor market data, as well as statewide and national career information

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The Lorain County Joint Vocational School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. © 2025. The Lorain County Joint Vocational School District. All Rights Reserved.