Automotive technology students in the Automotive Trades Foundation program at Edison High School in Silver Spring participated in a hands-on hybrid vehicle safety training led by industry partners including DARCARS, Lexus, and Toyota Mid-Atlantic.
According to the MCPS Foundations Office, the session focused on high-voltage system safety, beginning with an instructional presentation on hybrid vehicle operations and associated risks, followed by a question-and-answer discussion with industry representatives about safety practices and career pathways.
Students then worked in small groups with hybrid specialists to complete a power-down procedure on multiple vehicles, reinforcing key safety protocols such as inspecting protective equipment and disconnecting high-voltage systems. Officials said the training is part of ongoing efforts to align classroom instruction with industry standards and prepare students for careers in the evolving automotive workforce.
