Continuing its commitment to technician education in the automotive service industry, Federal-Mogul Motorparts announced the recipients of 12 $2,500 tuition scholarships on behalf of its Garage Gurus™ technical education network, presented to students enrolled in accredited post-secondary automotive technology schools. This is the fourth consecutive year for this program, and during this time, the company has handed out $120,000 in tuition support to future automotive service professionals.
- John Hartman, Lima, Ohio, University of Northwestern Ohio
- Jessica Jahuey, Sugar Hill, Ga., Gwinnett Technical College (Lawrenceville Campus)
- Holly Pierre, Planfield, Ill., Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
- Madison Lusche, Columbus, Neb., Southeast Community College
- Jaivon Bennett, Waldorf, Md., Old Dominion University
- Miguel (Mike) Perez, Rifle, Colo., New Mexico Junior College
- Emily Koch, Warren, Mich., Lincoln College of Technology
- Joseph Waldeyer, Manasquan, N.J., Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Kimberly Rains, Horse Shoe, N.C., Blue Ridge Community College
- Mary Griswold, Eau Claire, Wis., Chippewa Valley Technical College
- Kyle Sadler, Mont Belvieu, Texas, San Jacinto College
- Stetson Wolfe, New Castle, Pa., New Castle School of Trades
"I've always been empowered by the idea that if my car needs service, I'm able to fix it myself. This scholarship will really help me out with pursuing my dream of being a diesel technician and, eventually, owning my own shop," said recipient Kimberly Raines, who is currently enrolled at Blue Ridge Community College.
Fellow scholarship winner Miguel (Mike) Perez, who is studying to become a technician at New Mexico Junior College, added: "I entered the contest hoping that someone would pay attention to my story and help me finish college. My hope is to receive all my certifications and then become an expert in electrical, and this scholarship will go a long way to aiding me in achieving this goal."
Automotive service is one of several skilled trades facing a shortage of incoming professionals needed to address business growth and worker retirement. To meet this continuing need 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.
To learn more about the Garage Gurus network, please visit www.FMgaragegurus.com.
About Garage Gurus
Garage Gurus is a major "Tech First" initiative from Federal-Mogul Motorparts that's exclusively designed with the tech in mind - providing the most comprehensive program of support tools in the industry. 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 now in operation in 12 U.S. markets – Atlanta; Baltimore; Boston; the Bronx, N.Y.; Chicago; Dallas/Fort Worth; Houston; Rancho Dominguez, Calif.; South Florida; St. Louis; Suburban Detroit; and Van Nuys, Calif.
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul LLC is a leading global supplier of products and services to the world's manufacturers and servicers of vehicles and equipment in the automotive, light, medium and heavy-duty commercial, marine, rail, aerospace, power generation and industrial markets. The company's products and services enable improved fuel economy, reduced emissions and enhanced vehicle safety.
Federal-Mogul operates two independent business divisions, each with a chief executive officer reporting to Federal-Mogul's Board of Directors.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts sells and distributes a broad portfolio of products through more than 20 of the world's most recognized brands in the global vehicle aftermarket, while also serving original equipment vehicle manufacturers with products including braking, wipers and a range of chassis components. The company's aftermarket brands include ANCO® wipers; Beck/Arnley® premium OE quality parts and fluids; BERU®* ignition systems; Champion® lighting, spark plugs, wipers and filters; Interfil® filters; AE®, Fel-Pro®, FP Diesel®, Goetze®, Glyco®, National®, Nüral®, Payen®, Sealed Power® and Speed-Pro® engine products; MOOG® chassis components; and Abex®, Ferodo®, Jurid® and Wagner® brake products and lighting.
Federal-Mogul Powertrain designs and manufactures original equipment powertrain components and systems protection products for automotive, heavy-duty, industrial and transport applications.
Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and maintains its worldwide headquarters in Southfield, Michigan. The company employs nearly 55,000 in 24 countries. For more information, please visit www.FMmotorparts.com.
*BERU is a registered trademark of BorgWarner
