AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire/ --
- Three Native American students in the
United States and Canada to
receive 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) and the American Indian Science and
Engineering Society (AISES), an organization promoting careers in
STEM for Indigenous people
- Scholarship details, including qualifying criteria and how to
apply, can be found here
- Applications are being accepted until 1:59 a.m. EDT June 1,
2024
- Jeep brand is a proud supporter of many Stellantis business
resource groups, including Indigenous Cultural Opportunity Network
- Mopar CAP has helped train the next generation of service
technicians since 1984
- More than 9,000 current Mopar CAP students have completed
100,000-plus class courses
- For more information on the Mopar CAP, visit MoparCAP.com
Stellantis is partnering with the American Indian Science and
Engineering Society (AISES) to award three scholarships to help
qualifying Native American students in the United States and Canada with tribal membership become
full-fledged automotive service technicians.
Worth up to $20,000 (USD) each,
the scholarships will reimburse awarded students for purchasing the
necessary tools and for two years of tuition at a participating
Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP) college or trade school.
"Engaging and supporting diverse talent in the pursuit of
challenging and rewarding careers in the automotive industry is
critical to our long-term strategy and evolution to a mobility tech
company," said Lottie Holland, vice
president of diversity, inclusion, engagement and EEO compliance.
"Our Indigenous employees and the Indigenous Cultural Opportunity
Network business resource group are strong role models promoting
the vast opportunities available to the talented Indigenous
students who will benefit from these scholarships."
AISES promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)
careers among Indigenous people. Founded in 1977, AISES has been
offering and coordinating scholarships since 1981. To be eligible
for a scholarship, AISES membership, which is available to students
at no cost, is required.
The Jeep brand is a proud supporter of many Stellantis business
resource groups, including Indigenous Cultural Opportunity Network
(ICON). Support from the Jeep brand, in partnership with ICON, was
key in securing the funding for these scholarships.
"The Jeep brand community is very diverse, so we are invested in
supporting many of the Stellantis business resource
groups that represent the community," said Bill Peffer, senior vice president and head of
Jeep brand North America. "Helping
to secure funding for these Mopar CAP scholarships for Indigenous
students gives the Jeep brand an opportunity to invest in the
future of students who want to follow a career in automotive."
Complete details for the Mopar CAP scholarships, including
qualifying criteria and how to apply, are available online.
Applications are being accepted until 1:59
a.m. EDT June 1, 2024.
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 9,000
students are actively enrolled in the program, completing more than
100,000 class courses. 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).
Mopar
Mopar is the global name for Stellantis genuine
parts and authentic accessories.
A simple combination of the words MOtor and PARts, Mopar offers
exceptional service, parts and customer-care. Born in 1937 as the
name of a line of antifreeze products, Mopar has evolved over more
than 85 years to represent both complete vehicle care and authentic
performance for owners and enthusiasts worldwide.
Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era with
performance parts to enhance speed and handling for both on-road
and racing use. Later, Mopar expanded to include technical service
and customer support, and today integrates service, parts and
customer-care operations in order to enhance customer and dealer
support worldwide.
Complete information on Mopar is available
at www.mopar.com and the Mopar blog
at www.blog.mopar.com. For more information regarding
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), visit www.stellantis.com.
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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