North American Council Of Automotive Teachers Education Foundation Announces 2014 Larry Cotton Memorial Scholarship Winner
The NACAT Education Foundation Larry Cotten Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Larry Cotten, a NACAT charter member and former president. Cotten’s wife and family established the memorial scholarship following his death in an accident in 2005 to help pass his passion into the next generation of collision repair technicians.
Online Applications Accepted Now For 2015 GAAS, UAF And Other Organization Scholarships
The deadline to apply online at AutomotiveScholarships.com is March 31, 2015.
James K. Truxal Named 2014 Mitchell 1 Educator Of The Year
Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for excellence in automotive repair instruction.
Mitchell 1 Names Jonathan Hladney 2014 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one U.S. or Canadian high school senior for outstanding achievement in automotive technology and auto shop repair scholastics. Hladney received a $2,500 scholarship, a check for $500 and round trip airfare and accommodations for himself and a guest to attend the NACAT conference.
Robert Bassett Of Gates Automotive Aftermarket Receives Prestigious Award At AAPEX
Bassett is honored for his commitment to automotive aftermarket training, education and excellence.
David Byrd Named 2013 Mitchell 1 Educator Of The Year
Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for excellence in automotive repair instruction. Byrd was presented with a check for $500 and a recognition certificate. He also will receive a one-year complimentary subscription to Mitchell 1’s ProDemand repair, diagnostic and maintenance information program for the school where he teaches.
Mitchell 1 Names Kevin Borchert 2013 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one U.S. or Canadian high school senior for outstanding achievement in automotive technology and auto shop repair scholastics. Borchert received a $2,500 scholarship, a check for $500 and round-trip airfare and accommodations for himself and a guest to attend the NACAT conference.
GAAS Scholarship Program Receives High Marks
For the 2013 program, there were 501 scholarship applicants, up from 494 in 2012, and just shy of the record in 2011 of 523 applications.
North American Council Of Automotive Teachers Education Foundation Collaborates With GAAS Scholarship Committee To Award Memorial Scholarship
The NACAT Education Foundation Larry Cotten Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Larry Cotten, a NACAT charter member and former president. Cotten’s wife and family established the memorial scholarship following his death in an accident in 2005 to help pass his passion into the next generation of collision repair technicians.
ASE Industry Education Alliance Growth Sparks Changes
Effective Jan. 1, Trish Serratore has been named president of Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) in addition to her role as president of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Chuck Roberts has been named vice president of both organizations and will assume day-to-day operational responsibility.