HOLT CAT posted on March 12, 2026 12:51
Originally posted on Texas Public Radio
High school students in Judson ISD’s P-Tech (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) program are gaining hands-on experience with heavy equipment while preparing for the San Antonio Agricultural Mechanics Show. In a recent class, students worked on a HOLT CAT skid steer loader as part of their Career and Technical Education training, which includes automotive collision repair, paint, refinishing, and power and machine repair. The program allows students to earn industry certifications and college credit while building practical skills for high-demand technical careers.
Senior Christina Ennis, who plans to become a diesel technician, said she hopes her participation in the skilled trades will encourage more young women to consider the field. Judson alum Colton Ratliff, now a technician with HOLT CAT, credits the program with preparing him for his career, saying the skills he learned in class directly translate to his day-to-day work.
Students from the program will compete in the Agricultural Mechanics Show at the Bexar County Community Arenas alongside Texas 4-H and FFA participants.
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