The New Car Dealers Foundation of British Columbia is helping power success with $10,000 annually in new awards for Trades and Business students at Okanagan College.

The annual awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 each will support students in the Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship and foundation programs, plus the Business Administration program.

91裸聊视频淭he demand for skilled automotive service technicians and business professionals is increasing throughout the automotive sector,91裸聊视频� said Blair Qualey, president and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of B.C.

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91裸聊视频淲e see partnerships with training institutions like Okanagan College as integral to service delivery and the prosperity of our member dealerships.91裸聊视频�

There are 29 new car dealer members in the Okanagan including six dealerships operated by Sentes Automotive.

Adam Rich, Sentes Automotive Group General Manager, says he hopes the awards will encourage more young people to enter the automotive industry and stay local after graduation.

91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e always looking for more technicians. We know the value of the Okanagan College program, we91裸聊视频檝e hired grads in the past, and we91裸聊视频檙e thrilled to support it,91裸聊视频� said Rich.

91裸聊视频淲e are very grateful to the New Car Dealers Foundation for this investment in our students91裸聊视频� futures,91裸聊视频� said Kathy Butler, executive director of the Okanagan College Foundation.

91裸聊视频淭he creation of these new awards will both help attract and retain students, ultimately connecting them to a vibrant and expanding industry, especially in the Okanagan.91裸聊视频�

91裸聊视频淭hese awards are unique in that they will open doors for trades students while also supporting the next generation of business professionals pursuing careers in the automotive sector.91裸聊视频�

The New Car Dealers Foundation presented its first set of awards in Kelowna in April.

Among the recipients was Paul Whitlock, a student in the Automotive Service Technician program. Whitlock plans to complete his Red Seal Endorsement and then go on to business school.

91裸聊视频淭his award will make it easier for me to progress through my apprenticeship with less stress about being able to afford it all,91裸聊视频� said Whitlock. 91裸聊视频淚 can91裸聊视频檛 thank the donors enough for this very generous gift. It will help me achieve my dream.91裸聊视频�

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