AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Oct. 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ --
- Scholarship recipients include Carl Cuthair of San
Juan College, Farmington, New
Mexico, and Camron Slaton of Oklahoma State University Institute of
Technology, Okmulgee, Oklahoma
- Native American students receive up to $20,000 reimbursements for necessary tools and
two years of tuition at a participating college or trade school to
become automotive service technicians
- Scholarships are offered in partnership with Jeep®
brand, Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP), the
Indigenous Cultural Opportunity Network (ICON) business resource
group and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society
(AISES), an organization promoting careers in STEM for Indigenous
people
- Mopar CAP has helped train the next generation of service
technicians since 1984
- For more information on the Mopar CAP,
visit MoparCAP.com
Two Native American students are recipients of the Mopar Career
Automotive Program (CAP) scholarships and will receive up to
$20,000 reimbursements for necessary
tools and two years of tuition to become automotive service
technicians.
Carl Cuthair of San Juan
College in Farmington, New
Mexico, and Camron Slaton of
Oklahoma State University Institute of
Technology in Okmulgee,
Oklahoma, were recently recognized by Mopar and
Jeep® representatives during separate ceremonial events.
Both were presented with their scholarship certificates and
additional prizes.
The scholarships are a result of a partnership with the Jeep
brand, Mopar CAP, the Indigenous Cultural Opportunity Network
(ICON) business resource group and the American Indian Science and
Engineering Society (AISES), an organization promoting careers in
science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for Indigenous
people.
Originally announced in May
2024, scholarship recipients were required to be enrolled in
the Mopar CAP program with a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher,
complete a letter explaining their need, submit letters of
recommendation and undergo an extensive interview process. A third
scholarship recipient will be revealed at a later date.
"For more than 40 years, the Mopar CAP program has been
providing valuable training that gives our students a competitive
edge and helps address the urgent need for qualified technicians in
the market today," said Bill Peffer,
senior vice president of network development, Stellantis North
America. "We're proud of the valuable assistance these scholarships
bring to help Carl and Camron turn their automotive passions into
rewarding careers."
The Jeep brand supports many Stellantis employee business
resource groups, including ICON. This partnership was key in
securing the funding for these scholarships.
"Recognizing the diverse needs of our community, we are
committed to supporting initiatives that provide scholarships for
qualifying Native American students," said Bob Broderdorf,
senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America. "These types of scholarships
allow us to invest in the future of students from underrepresented
backgrounds, helping them pursue rewarding careers in the
automotive industry."
AISES promotes STEM careers among Indigenous people. Founded in
1977, AISES has been offering and coordinating scholarships since
1981.
Mopar CAP
Mopar CAP, established in 1984, prepares students to begin their
automotive technician careers upon graduation from a certified,
two-year training institution, such as a university, college,
community college or technical center. Currently, more than 5,000
students are actively enrolled in the program. Mopar CAP is
accessible to interested students throughout the U.S., including
major metro markets, secondary markets and rural markets. More than
80% of Stellantis' 2,600-plus dealerships are located within a
one-hour drive of a Mopar CAP school.
High school students interested in maintaining and repairing
vehicles can have a promising career without incurring the cost of
a four-year college degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
forecasts that an average of 67,700 auto service technicians will
be needed every year through 2032, replacing those who retire or
transfer to different occupations.
For more information on the Mopar CAP program,
visit MoparCAP.com or follow on social media at Instagram
(@MoparCAP) and Facebook (@MoparCAPOfficial).
Jeep Brand
Built on more than 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep® is the
authentic SUV brand that delivers legendary off-road capability,
interior refinement, high-tech features and versatility to people
who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open
invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a broad
portfolio of vehicles that continues to provide owners with a sense
of safety and security to handle any journey with confidence. Jeep
Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is
available to the entire Jeep 4x4 lineup, is filled with benefits
and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep brand owners the utmost care
and dedicated 24/7 support. The legendary Jeep brand's off-road
capability is enhanced by a global electrification initiative that
is transforming 4xe into the new 4x4. All Jeep brand vehicles in
North America will offer an
electrified variant by 2025.
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