FROM BRETT PRITCHARD
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PUBLIC RELATIONS
Current high school and college students interested in pursuing careers in Alabama’s multi-billion dollar automotive industry have two weeks to apply for a scholarship to use at one of Alabama’s community colleges.
The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) are providing scholarships, as well as mentors, to students who want to pursue a technical education certificate or associate degree in the automotive manufacturing industry. The deadline to apply is October 29.
Funding is available to award $3,600 scholarships to students who are enrolled in a program at an Alabama community college that is associated with automotive manufacturing careers.
Students who are awarded the scholarship may use the funds for their spring, summer, or fall 2022 tuition, books, and fees associated with the approved program of study.
Applicants must use the scholarship toward an automotive-related program, including the following: Automotive Manufacturing Technology; Automotive Manufacturing; Automotive Service Technician; Computer Numerical Control; Engineering Technology; Industrial Electronics Technology; Industrial Maintenance Technology; Injection Molding; Logistics; Machine Shop/Tool Technology; Manufacturing Technology; Mechanical Design Technology; Mechatronics; or Welding Technology.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for students who are interested in the automotive manufacturing industry,” Jeff Lynn, president of CACC mentioned.
“There is a very high demand for skilled labor in the automotive industry, and we have the programs and courses to train students to go to work making great wages.”
Interested students with at least a 2.5 GPA can learn more information and apply directly through the website, https://dreamitdoitalabama.com/aama/
A full submission for the scholarship requires the following: a completed application; a resume; a maximum 500-word essay on why the student wants to work in Alabama’s automotive industry; one signed reference letter; an unofficial college or high school transcript; and a headshot photo.
For additional information please contact Brett Pritchard at 256-215-4254 or [email protected]
