Women Making Strides In TCD Auto Tech Program
The automotive program at Technology Center of DuPage in Addison, IL, has eight young women in its automotive program this year.
Shannon Family Automotive: Extolling The Value Of Its Services Boosts Profits
Having opened Shannon Family Automotive four short years ago, co-owners Larry and Colleen Shannon, who are only in their early 30s, have learned a thing or two about running a successful independent automotive repair shop. First: Sometimes you have to spend money to make money.
Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition Ends
Ford and AAA announce that the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition officially ended with the 2015 event.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Scholarship Winners
The Car Care Council Women’s Board has announced the recipients of its 2015 scholarships for high school and secondary students in the automotive aftermarket. This year, the Women’s Board gave a record $28,000 in scholarships. Recipients of scholarships include: High School: $3,000 – Sarah Koepsell-Schmieg; GM Automotive Service Educational Program at Dakota County Technical College
Automotive Parts & Services Association Announces Morris/Rupp and Gayle McCartney Trust Scholarship Winners
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Parts & Services Association (APSA) of Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce the recipients of the Morris/Rupp and Gayle McCartney Trust scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year. The recipients of the Morris/Rupp Trust scholarships are: Calvin Dell, Pittsburg, Kan. – $1,500 Abdallah Ibrahim, Wiggins, Colo. – $1,500 Evan
Scholarships: Rebekah Shadowens Presented with a $2,500 Post-Secondary Scholarship from the Women’s Board
Shadowens attends Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas, where she is currently enrolled as a dual major for auto collision repair management and auto refinishing.
Women’s Industry Network Awards Scholarships to Top Female Competitors from SkillsUSA
This year’s WIN recipients are Jessica Crowley, who placed third in the automotive refinishing technology category, and Kristina Shaver, who was the high scorer in the collision repair technology category at SkillsUSA.
Michelle Perez Presented with Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) Top Scholarship Award
Perez attends Skyline College in San Bruno, CA, where she is currently enrolled in the automotive technician certification program.
Automotive Parts & Services Association (APSA) Awards 14 Scholarships for 2010-2011
Applicants for APSA 2010-2011 scholarships were taken through APSA members and the automotive scholarship Web site, www.automotivescholarships.com.
Women’s Board 2010 Scholarship Program Deadline is Friday, May 28
Winners will be notified in July.