{"id":4875,"date":"2026-06-30T17:04:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T17:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=4875"},"modified":"2026-06-30T17:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T17:04:39","slug":"pinellas-county-schools-launches-girls-only-auto-maintenance-summer-camp-at-northeast-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=4875","title":{"rendered":"Pinellas County Schools launches girls-only auto maintenance summer camp at Northeast High"},"content":{"rendered":"<div> <!-- --> <!-- --><p><span><strong>ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span>There is something very special happening at Northeast High School in St. Petersburg this week. In an effort to help young women break into a historically male-dominated field, Pinellas County Schools is hosting its first-ever girls-only Basic Auto Maintenance Summer Camp.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=4871\">Airbnb guests visiting Polk County accused of stealing from Wawa: \u2018Fooled around and found out\u2019<\/a><\/p> <p>Running through Thursday, July 2, this unique four-day camp is giving students hands-on experience, real-world skills and a major boost in confidence.<\/p> <!-- --><h2>Northeast High auto maintenance camp<\/h2> <!-- --><div><\/div> <!-- --><p>What we know:<\/p> <!-- --><p>Inside the Northeast High School automotive shop, instructor Frederick Lawrence is teaching the campers foundational vehicle maintenance. By the time the four days are up, the students will have a strong grasp of automotive basics.<\/p> <!-- --><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4873\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/e969b759da1984bf123f27a06509bdaf-768x432.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/e969b759da1984bf123f27a06509bdaf-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/e969b759da1984bf123f27a06509bdaf-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/e969b759da1984bf123f27a06509bdaf.webp 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/div> <!-- --><p>Key skills the campers are learning include:<\/p> <!-- --><ul><li><span>Performing oil changes<\/span><\/li><li><span>Checking and maintaining crucial fluid levels<\/span><\/li><li><span>Inspecting tires for safety<\/span><\/li><li><span>Replacing batteries and windshield wipers<\/span><\/li><\/ul> <!-- --><p>&#8220;Even if they don&#8217;t go into the industry, they&#8217;ll be able to take care of their own car and know what to check and what fluids are important,&#8221; Lawrence said.\u00a0<\/p> <!-- --><h2><strong>Mechanical independence and empowerment<\/strong><\/h2> <!-- --><p>Big picture view:<\/p> <!-- --><p>Beyond the mechanics, the camp serves a vital protective purpose: ensuring these young women aren&#8217;t taken advantage of when visiting repair shops.<\/p> <!-- --><p>&#8220;Sometimes [young girls] are taken advantage of when they actually take their cars to a shop,&#8221; Lawrence said. &#8220;What I want to do is give them some knowledge so when they go out and get their cars worked on, they&#8217;re able to know whether or not they&#8217;re being taken advantage of.&#8221;<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=4868\">Video: Florida man drives tractor to retrieve pickup truck he crashed earlier in a ditch before DUI arrest<\/a><\/p> <!-- --><p>For camper Grace, who was seen expertly checking tires, the camp is about empowerment both on and off the road.<\/p> <!-- --><p>&#8220;I honestly just want more females to enter into male-dominated industries because it&#8217;s not seen often,&#8221; Grace said. &#8220;Learning new skills is something that you will have forever.\u00a0 Also, let&#8217;s say that I get stuck on the road and I don&#8217;t have anybody with me. I&#8217;ll at least know what to check.&#8221;<\/p> <!-- --><h2><strong>Bridging the industry gender gap<\/strong><\/h2> <!-- --><p>By the numbers:<\/p> <!-- --><p>The camp highlights a stark reality in the automotive and transportation sectors, where women remain severely underrepresented.<\/p> <!-- --><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4874\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d6d33878de5d1717aa034373b31fa87f-768x432.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d6d33878de5d1717aa034373b31fa87f-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d6d33878de5d1717aa034373b31fa87f-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d6d33878de5d1717aa034373b31fa87f.webp 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/div> <!-- --><p>According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up 12.1% of the automotive repair and maintenance workforce, while less than 2% of dealership service technicians are women.<br\/><br\/>By introducing young women to these fields early, the camp highlights the opportunities available through Northeast High School\u2019s Automotive Academy\u00a0and Automotive Service Technology\u00a0program.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=4864\">Hillsborough County man accused of attacking store owner during $50K jewelry robbery at University Square Mall<\/a><\/p> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is something very special happening at Northeast High School in St. Petersburg this week. 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