Solano College Vallejo campus celebrates new, state-of-the-art auto-tech facility on Wednesday

Every indication suggests the new Solano Community College Auto-technology building in Vallejo is a game-changer, course instructor Paul Hidy said.

The new, state-of-the-art facility at 1687 N. Ascot Parkway, celebrates its grand opening at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Following some 30 years during which most California high schools stopped offering vocational classes, Solano Community College's 4-year-old automotive course's growth proves letting those programs go was a mistake, Hidy said.

Solano College Vallejo campus celebrates new, state-of-the-art auto-tech facility on Wednesday