PHILADELPHIA, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pep Boys, one
of the country's leading automotive service networks, and an Icahn
Enterprises L.P. company, invites those studying to become
technicians to apply for one of the 15 scholarships available in
the annual Find Your Drive scholarship program. Scholarships
awarded through the program this year will total $100,000 to celebrate the Company's centennial
and continue the "Race to 2026" initiative, designed to recruit
talented technicians in the automotive industry and close America's
skills gap.
This year's program will include five $10,000 scholarships to be awarded to qualified
students studying to become professional automotive
technicians in major metro areas: Houston, Texas; Los Angeles,
California; Orlando,
Florida.; Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania; and Puerto
Rico. An additional ten $5,000
scholarships will be awarded to qualified students studying to
become professional automotive technicians in other areas in the
U.S.
"There's no better way to celebrate our centennial and
demonstrate our commitment to the future than by supporting an
impressive new generation of automotive technicians," said
Brian Kaner, CEO, Pep Boys.
"For 100 years, Pep Boys has helped talented, passionate
people build rewarding careers in this vital industry, and we're
continuing to build on our legacy with $100,000 in new scholarships for 2021."
To be eligible for consideration for a scholarship, students
must be pursuing an automotive technician degree or certification
through a full- or part-time college or trade school program and
meet certain academic requirements, provide a written or video
essay, and submit two letters of recommendation. The application
window is now open and will remain open until midnight ET on Friday, May 21, 2021, and winners
will be notified by Tuesday, June 1,
2021. Students can begin the application process and find
additional details and eligibility requirements at
www.pepboys.com/findyourdrive.
The annual scholarship program is part of Pep Boys' "Race to
2026" initiative that aims to increase the number of trained
technicians and help fill an industry-wide talent gap
projected to grow to 46,000 over the next five years.1
Pep Boys offers a broad range of industry-leading opportunities and
career paths designed to encourage talented future technicians to
follow their passion for automotive. In addition to scholarships,
the Company partners with leading technical schools, internship,
and work opportunities during a student's education. After
graduation, technicians can launch their careers with the Company
performing basic maintenance and take advantage of benefits such as
tuition assistance, apprenticeships, Company-sponsored
certifications, and continuing education to move on to more complex
repairs, or progress to a leadership role.
About Pep Boys
Pep Boys is driven by its promise to
its customers: We go further to help you go farther. Founded
in 1921 by military veterans, generations of drivers have counted
on Pep Boys ASE-certified Pros to care for their cars. With a
national network of Service and Tire Centers, millions of vehicles
and fleets pass through Pep Boys bays each year. Our commitment to
being the ONE our communities count on is demonstrated through our
exceptional customer experience and support of the critical
technical training initiatives needed to close America's skills
gap. For more information, visit www.pepboys.com.
Media Contact
Arianna Stefanoni Sherlock, Icahn
Automotive
609-969-8349, asherlock@icahnautomotive.com
Christine Bowser, Pinnacle Media
330-688-3515, chrissy@pinnmedia.com
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1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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