BETHESDA, MD -- Jiffy Lube International has agreed to be a sponsor of the Car Care Council Women’s Board 2006 scholarship program.

Scholarships will be awarded to female students who are pursuing education to prepare them for a career in the automotive aftermarket. Scholarships are available for post secondary students who have completed one year at an ASE certified, post-secondary automobile technology program, and high school seniors who plan on attending an ASE certified, post-secondary automobile technology program.

Headquartered in Houston, Jiffy Lube International is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Shell Oil Co. With more than 2,200 service centers in North America, Jiffy Lube serves approximately 30 million customers each year.

“We are thrilled by Jiffy Lube’s decision to sponsor the Women’s Board scholarship program another year,” said Katie Noga, president of the Car Care Council Women’s Board. “Their donations to the Women’s Board over the years have helped several women reach their goals of completing their education and finding employment within the aftermarket. I would like to thank Jiffy Lube for their continued support. ”

For more information about the Care Council Women’s Board, visit: http://women.carcare.org or e-mail womensboard@carcare.org.

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