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Aaron Valencia discusses the impact of Lost Angels Career Center in providing skills and opportunities to at-risk youth through automotive restoration.

OW S5 EP 15 Lost AngelsIn this episode of Oil & Whiskey, we sit down with Aaron Valencia, founder of Lost Angels Career Center, a nonprofit using classic cars and hands-on training to give at-risk youth a real path forward.What started as a passion for cars turned into something much bigger. An opportunity to teach valuable skills, build discipline, and create second chances for kids who need it most. Through restoration projects, fabrication, and mentorship, Aaron and his team are changing lives in a way that goes far beyond the garage.We talk about how Lost Angels got started, the impact it’s having, and why the trades and the car community can play such a powerful role in shaping the next generation.This is what the automotive world is really about.

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