CDK Global Renews Three-Year, $150,000 Pledge to Support NAMAD With Fueling Careers Scholarship Program
April 08 2020 - 8:00AM
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academics, leadership and civic involvement of college-bound
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CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading retail automotive
technology company, today has renewed a three-year pledge that
includes $150,000 in scholarship funding for the Fueling Careers
Scholarship Program in support of the National Association of
Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD). The fourth annual Fueling
Careers Scholarship Program is now accepting applications.
The scholarship program was established in 2017 to support
ethnic minority high school students of dealership employees who
demonstrate financial need in their pursuit of a college education.
Through this program, the joint efforts of CDK and NAMAD will help
develop a strong pipeline of minority talent for the next
generation.
“The future of the automotive industry is in our college-bound
students who are finding their passion and building skill sets that
will positively impact our industry and their communities in the
years to come,” said Michael Seeman, vice president, Customer
Success, CDK Global. “Through this program, we continue to invest
in tomorrow’s minority leaders by providing an avenue for these
students to receive needed funding toward their education.”
Funded by CDK, the Fueling Careers Scholarship Program will
award up to five $10,000 scholarships per year to high school
seniors entering an accredited college or university. NAMAD members
will have the opportunity to select dealership employees to
participate in the program.
“Education is a vital part of what every community needs to
thrive, and the Fueling Careers Scholarship Program can offer
students the support they need to further their education,” said
Damon Lester, president, NAMAD. “NAMAD and CDK Global have a shared
commitment to developing the potential of the young minds who can
pave the way for the future generations of leaders across our
minority dealers.”
The scholarship application and award process will be managed by
International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), and
award recipients will be selected based upon both academic merit
and financial need. Dealership managers with high school students
will need to complete an online application and must satisfy all
eligibility requirements.
Applications and program information can be found at
https://aim.applyists.net/CDK/. Applications will be accepted
through Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Scholarship winners will be
honored during this year’s 40th annual NAMAD conference. Recipients
will receive their awards in July.
About CDK Global
With more than $2 billion in revenues, CDK Global (Nasdaq: CDK)
is a leading global provider of integrated information technology
and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail and
adjacent industries. Focused on enabling end-to-end automotive
commerce, CDK Global provides solutions to dealers in more than 100
countries around the world, serving approximately 30,000 retail
locations and most automotive manufacturers. CDK solutions automate
and integrate all parts of the dealership and buying process from
targeted digital advertising and marketing campaigns to the sale,
financing, insuring, parts supply, repair, and maintenance of
vehicles. Visit cdkglobal.com.
About The National Association of Minority Automobile
Dealers
The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers' (NAMAD)
objective is to pursue the meaningful presence and participation of
minority businesses and diverse employees across all aspects of the
automotive economic sector, including:
- Increasing the number of minority-owned dealerships in
communities across America.
- Advocating workplace and supplier diversity in the automotive
manufacturing environment.
- Supporting minority engagement in the automotive retail sales
and service sectors.
We are committed to developing strategic relationships and
advocating for the advancement of business policies and practices
that ensure diversity and economic parity remain a priority in all
aspects of the American automotive industry.
NAMAD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization
headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area. For information on
National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers visit
namad.org.
About International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc.
(ISTS)
Founded in 1985, International Scholarship and Tuition Services,
Inc. provides comprehensive scholarship, grant, tuition assistance
and tuition reimbursement program management. ISTS is a 100 percent
women-owned company, focused on offering cutting-edge technology
and sustainable solutions to corporations, foundations,
associations, unions and other scholarship-granting organizations
worldwide. For more information about ISTS, visit
http://www.applyISTS.com.
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