$2,500 in
Tuition Support Provided to Each of 12 Students Enrolled in
Accredited Post-Secondary Automotive Technology Programs
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 16,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Garage Gurus®, an
industry-leading training and support platform from Tenneco Inc.'s
(NYSE: TEN) DRiV group, today announced the winners of their
2022-2023 Automotive Technical Scholarship Program. Each of the 12
recipients will receive $2,500 toward
their automotive education; all winners have been accepted or are
currently enrolled in accredited, U.S.-based automotive technical
schools, colleges and universities, or are full-time U.S. high
school students. Now in its eighth year, the Garage Gurus
scholarship program has committed over $230,000 in tuition support to future automotive
service professionals.
"The Garage Gurus team is so excited and pleased to be able to
assist students who are serious about establishing themselves in
the automotive repair industry," said Dennis Sheran, director, Garage Gurus. "We will
remain committed to helping them develop the necessary skills to
lead the next generation of technicians into successful careers in
the industry for many years to come. Congratulations to all our
recipients!"
Students were required to submit an application, two letters of
recommendation from non-family members, and a typed essay or video
indicating "Why I Want to Be a Top Technician." Winners'
application packages were reviewed and chosen by Garage Gurus' team
of ASE Master-certified technicians and other team members.
Recipients of Garage Gurus scholarships for the 2022-2023
academic year are:
Rachel G. - University of Northwestern
Ohio
Keeley W. - Southern Illinois University
- Carbondale
Aiden H. - Universal Technical Institute - Bloomfield
Erika B. -
Wyotech
Cristian L. - Southern Illinois
University - Carbondale
Evelyn
H. - Lincoln College of
Technology
Jordan A. - Chemeketa
Community College
Bryan C. -
Universal Technical Institute -
Avondale
Cameron
T. - University of Northwestern
Ohio
Matthew L. - Universal Technical Institute - Avondale
Matthew
M. - Universal Technical
Institute - Avondale
Zack M. -
Dakota County Technical
College
To meet the shortage of automotive professionals and technicians
throughout the industry, the Garage Gurus scholarship program was
established in 2015 to serve as an investment in the future of
local automotive service businesses and their employees, and
specifically to the next generation of talented, highly-trained
professionals who will help keep millions of vehicles in road-ready
condition.
Offering onsite, online and on-demand instruction, Garage Gurus
is a first-of-its-kind national training platform designed to help
front-line automotive service professionals keep pace with the
latest vehicle technologies. State-of-the-art Garage Gurus
technical education centers are operational in 11 U.S. markets –
Atlanta; Baltimore; Boston; Chicago; Dallas/Fort
Worth; New Hyde Park, N.Y.;
Rancho Dominguez, Calif.;
South Florida; St. Louis; Suburban Detroit; and Van Nuys, Calif.
To learn more about Garage Gurus, its training platforms, and
more about the program, visit www.garagegurus.tech.
About Tenneco
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers
and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and
aftermarket customers, with full year 2021 revenues of $18 billion and approximately 71,000 team members
working at more than 260 sites worldwide. Through our four business
groups, Motorparts, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and
Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by
delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets,
including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial,
motorsport and the aftermarket.
Visit www.tenneco.com to learn more.
CONTACT:
Karen Shulhan (DRiV)
– 248.354.4383
karen.shulhan@driv.com
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