AUBURN HILLS, MI, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —
Kamron Slaton (center), a Native American student at the Oklahoma State University College of Technology in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, has been awarded one of three Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP) scholarships. As announced at a recent ceremonial event, Slaton will receive up to $20,000 in reimbursement for necessary tools and two years of tuition to become an automotive service technician. Left to right: D’Ondre Cyrus, Mopar CAP Relationship Manager, Central and Southern Region. Cecil Williams, Area Technical Training Manager. Camron Slaton, Scholarship Recipient, Crown Auto World, Bristow, Oklahoma. John Pryor, Oklahoma State University Mopar Institute of Technology Instructor. Mark Gibble, Oklahoma State University Mopar CAP Instructor Carl Cuthair (third from left), a Native American student at San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico, is one of three Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP) scholarship winners. One of them has won an award. As revealed at a recent ceremonial event, Mr. Cuthair will receive up to $20,000 in reimbursement for the necessary tools and two years of tuition to become an automotive service technician. From left to right: Jacob Belin, Stellantis engineer and Indigenous Cultural Opportunity Network (ICON) member; Angelo Hatch (cut-haired son). Curly cut hair. Rene Kathair (wife of Karl Kathair). Kelly Faley, Stellantis, Mopar CAP representative. Tony Lambius, President, Stellantis Technical Training Scholarship recipients include Carl Kathair of San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico, and Camron Slaton of Oklahoma State University College of Technology in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Included. Native American students will receive up to $20,000 in reimbursement for necessary tools and expenses over two years. Provides a portion of your tuition at a participating university or trade school to become an automotive service technician Scholarship is provided by the Jeep® brand, the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP), the Indigenous Cultural Opportunity Network (ICON) Business Resource Group, and Presented in partnership with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), an organization that promotes Native American careers in STEM fields. Since 1984, Mopar CAP has been helping develop the next generation of service technicians. For more information about Mopar CAP, visit MoparCAP.com.
Two Native American students are Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP) scholarship recipients who will receive up to $20,000 in tuition reimbursement for two years and the tools they need to become automotive service technicians.
Karl Kathair of San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico, and Kamron Slaton of Oklahoma State University College of Technology in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, were recently recognized by Mopar and Jeep® representatives at separate ceremonial events. It was done. The two were awarded scholarship certificates and additional prizes.
This scholarship is a partnership between 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 that promotes careers in science, technology, engineering, and scientific fields. This is the result of a partnership. Mathematics for Indigenous Peoples (STEM).
Originally announced in May 2024, scholarship recipients must enroll in the Mopar CAP program with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, complete a letter of need, submit a letter of recommendation, and undergo an extensive interview process. was required. The third scholarship recipient will be announced at a later date.
“For more than 40 years, the Mopar CAP program has provided valuable training that gives students a competitive edge and helps address the urgent need for qualified technicians in today’s market.” said Bill Peffer, Lantis Senior Vice President of Network Development. North America. “We are proud of the valuable support these scholarships will provide Carl and Camron as they turn their passion for cars into a rewarding career.”
The Jeep brand supports many Stellantis employee business resource groups, including ICON. This partnership was key in securing funding for these scholarships.
“Recognizing the diverse needs of our community, we are committed to supporting efforts to provide scholarships to qualified Native American students,” said Senior Vice President and Jeep Brand North America Director Bob Broderdorf said. “These types of scholarships allow us to invest in the futures of students from underrepresented backgrounds, helping them pursue rewarding careers in the automotive industry.”
AISES promotes STEM careers for Indigenous people. AISES was founded in 1977 and has been providing and coordinating scholarships since 1981.
mopar cap
Founded in 1984, Mopar CAP prepares graduates from accredited two-year training institutions, including universities, colleges, community colleges, and technical centers, to begin their careers as automotive technicians. Currently, over 5,000 students are actively enrolled in the program. Mopar CAP is available to interested students throughout the United States, including major metropolitan, secondary and rural markets. More than 80% of Stellantis’ more than 2,600 dealerships are within an hour’s drive of a Mopar CAP school.
High school students interested in car maintenance and repair can build a promising career without the cost of a four-year college degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that an average of 67,700 automotive service technicians will be needed each year through 2032, with a need for technicians to retire or move on to other professions.
For more information about the Mopar CAP program, visit MoparCAP.com or follow us on social media on Instagram (@MoparCAP) and Facebook (@MoparCAPOfficial).
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