Spring Valley's Automotive Technology program recently received accreditation from the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF), the educational branch for the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence. ASE works to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying automotive professionals. Spring Valley's Automotive Technology program underwent a rigorous review by a NATEF evaluation team earlier this spring. The school received word this week that they had been awarded the accrediation by meeting "the strict industry standards required for accreditation in the areas of Maintenance and Light Repair," according to Patricia Serratore, president of NATEF. Way to go!