Cars Are Her Canvas: Artist Builds A Career In Collision Repair
The artist-turned-auto body worker has been interested in cars since adolescence, but she didn’t really think about working on them until she was in college.
Auto Care Association And TechForce Foundation Partner In FutureTech Success Campaign
FutureTech Success seeks to reposition the outdated “grease monkey” stereotype and bring back after-school and summer activities where young people can experience vehicle technology and how it relates to science, engineering, math and careers.
NYC Tech Interns To Receive PPA Training Through Drivers Auto Know
Students participating in the CTE Industry Scholars Program will work with various auto shops in the New York City area, and through Drivers Auto Know, gain additional customer-relation skills through the Person to Person Advisor (PPA) program.
Girls Get Role Models For Women In Automotive Engineering
Twenty-four high school students attended Michigan Technological University’s inaugural Women in Automotive Engineering (WIAE) program.
Former Mechanic Teaches Car Repair Basics To North Jersey Women
Former automotive technician Becca Ziobro, who is now a stay-at-home mom, offers an auto care class for women.
Women’s Industry Network Announces 2016 Scholarship Recipients
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has selected its scholarship winners for 2016. The network says the recipients of WIN scholarships have demonstrated their desire to excel in the field of collision repair and will receive tuition assistance, as well as educational opportunities.
Car Care Council Women’s Board To Award Scholarships
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) will award a record amount of $50,000 in scholarships to deserving female students studying to enter the auto care industry in 2016.
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Auto Student Wins Statewide Award
Cecilia Stevens, a student at Mattituck High School in Mattituck, NY, recently won the Vanguard Student Recognition Award presented by the Nontraditional Employment & Training Project at the Center for Women in Government & Civil Society, University at Albany.
Siouxland’s Young Women Empowered To Learn About Auto Mechanics
Scott Zenor, automotive technology instructor at Sioux City Community School District in Sioux City, IA, says more young women are showing an interest in his class.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Scholarships Available
The Car Care Council Women;s Board is comprised of auto care professionals dedicated to providing opportunities, education and career leadership to women in the auto care industry.
