SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DRiV
Incorporated, through its first-of-its-kind Garage
Gurus® national training platform, today announced the
recipients of 12 $2,500 tuition
scholarships. Presented to students enrolled in accredited
post-secondary automotive technology schools, this is the fifth
consecutive year for the program, committing $150,000 in tuition support to future automotive
service professionals.
"The goal of the Garage Gurus scholarship program has remained
unchanged since its inception: we are committed to ensuring that
future technicians are able to develop all the skills necessary to
be successful in the automotive repair industry, especially since
technician shortages continue to be an issue throughout the
country," said Michael Proud, vice
president, marketing. "In addition to aiding the careers of
the next generation of technicians, we are also focused on helping
current techs that want to advance their knowledge of today's
complicated vehicle systems with online, on demand and onsite
training though our Garage Gurus' technical education centers."
Students who will receive Garage Gurus scholarships for the
2019-2020 academic year are:
- Casey Arias, Downey, Calif., Cerritos
Community College (Norwalk,
Calif.)
- Nicholas Baronas, Leyden, Mass., Springfield Technical Community College
(Springfield, Mass.)
- William Burns, Cutchogue, N.Y., Morrisville State College
(SUNY) (Morrisville, N.Y.)
- Alexander Haire, Columbia, Maine, Universal Technical Institute (Exton, Pa.)
- Keyan Jenkins, Lima, Ohio, University of
Northwestern Ohio (Lima,
Ohio)
- Jack Kelley, Mooresville, N.C., Universal Technical Institute (Mooresville, N.C.)
- Seth Mack, Williamsport, Pa., Pennsylvania College of Technology (Williamsport, Pa.)
- Jacob McDaniel, Memphis, Mo., Universal
Technical Institute (Lisle,
Ill.)
- Kyle Sadler, Mont Belvieu,
Texas, San Jacinto College
(Pasadena, Texas)
- Juan Sebastian, Yakima, Wash., Perry Technical Institute
(Yakima, Wash.)
- Rodolfos Sprouse, Absecon,
N.J., Universal Technical
Institute (Exton, Pa.)
- Brady Walth, Stirum, N.D., Universal
Technical Institute (Lisle,
Ill.)
"I started taking automotive service technology classes over two
years ago, and as a result, I was able to work on many different
projects from brake jobs to transmission work, resulting in ASE
student certifications in electrical, steering and suspension,
braking, and engine maintenance," said recipient Keyan Jenkins, who is currently enrolled at the
University of Northwestern Ohio. "This scholarship will go a
long way toward helping me toward my career goals, which include
owning my own high-performance powersports shop."
Added fellow scholarship winner Casey
Arias, who is studying to become a master technician at
Cerritos Community College: "Technology
is always changing, so I won't quit educating myself once I
complete this program. I plan on also working at a dealership
so that I can constantly keep my skills sharp and be on the
cutting-edge of new repair ideas and techniques."
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.
Offering onsite, online and on-demand instruction, Garage Gurus
is a 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 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.
To learn more about the Garage Gurus network, please visit
www.FMgaragegurus.com.
About DRiVTM - the future Aftermarket and
Ride Performance Company
Following Tenneco Inc.'s (NYSE: TEN) expected separation to form
two independent companies, an Aftermarket and Ride Performance
company (DRiV™) as well as a new Powertrain Technology company,
DRiV will be one of the largest global multi-line, multi-brand
aftermarket companies, and one of the largest global OE ride
performance and braking companies. DRiV's principal product
brands will feature
Monroe®, Öhlins®,
Walker®, Clevite®
Elastomers, MOOG®, Fel-Pro®, Wagner®, Ferodo®,
Champion® and others. DRiV would have 2018 pro-forma
revenues of $6.4 billion, with 54% of
those revenues from aftermarket and 46% from original equipment
customers.
Safe Harbor
This release contains forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others,
statements relating to our plans to separate into two independent
public companies. Forward-looking statements are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to materially differ from those described in the forward-looking
statements, including the possibility that Tenneco may not complete
the spin-off of the Aftermarket & Ride Performance business
from the Powertrain Technology business (or achieve some or all of
the anticipated benefits of such a spin-off); the possibility that
the acquisition of Federal-Mogul or the separation may have an
adverse impact on existing arrangements with Tenneco, including
those related to transition, manufacturing and supply services and
tax matters; the ability to retain and hire key personnel and
maintain relationships with customers, suppliers or other business
partners; the risk that the benefits of the acquisition of
Federal-Mogul or the separation, including synergies, may not be
fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the
risk that the acquisition of Federal-Mogul or the separation may
not advance Tenneco's business strategy; the risk that Tenneco may
experience difficulty integrating all employees or operations; the
potential diversion of Tenneco management's attention resulting
from the separation; as well as the risk factors and cautionary
statements included in Tenneco's periodic and current reports
(Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) filed from time to time with the SEC.
Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of
actual results. Unless otherwise indicated, the forward-looking
statements in this release are made as of the date of this
communication, and, except as required by law, Tenneco does not
undertake any obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to publicly
disclose revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements.
Additional information regarding these risk factors and
uncertainties is detailed from time to time in the company's SEC
filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31,
2018.
CONTACT:
Karen Shulhan (DRiV) –
248.354.4383
karen.shulhan@fmmotorparts.com
Drew Shippy (Pinnacle Media) –
330.688.3500
drew@pinnmedia.com
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