Eddie Billings, an Automotive Technology instructor at North Moore High School in Robbins, NC, recently received a $10,000 grant from the Ingersoll Rand Foundation.
From The Pilot website:
Automotive Technology Instructor Eddie Billings at North Moore High School is a Real Tools for Schools $10,000 grant recipient from the Ingersoll Rand Foundation. North Moore High School will use the funds for enrichment in its automotive classrooms and courses with updated equipment, supplies, instructor training and curricula.
Billings said the grant money would make a big difference in the preparedness of his students for their future careers.
“I was thrilled to receive the grant to provide our students better tools to improve their automotive technology skill set,” Billings said. “The grant will allow us to enrich our automotive technology offerings for current and future students.”
North Moore High School offers students the following four automotive technology courses: Into to Auto and Auto I, II and III. One of the most popular elective programs at the school, Billings teaches approximately 65 students per semester. Many of the school’s graduates go on to work for, manage or own their own automotive businesses.
Click HERE to read the entire article about the automotive program at North Moore High School on The Pilot website.
