The Ford Motor Company Fund's scholarship program is helping to reduce barriers for students pursuing careers in automotive service and technology.
On the AutoNsider, Brad Akins from Akins Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram discusses the program's mission to foster diversity and increase interest in the automotive industry. With the high demand for highly skilled automotive technicians, the investment backed by Ford Fund and Ford Dealers will help meet this demand across the industry.
The scholarship program focuses on STEM skills, which are increasingly important as the industry moves towards electrification. This approach will help students develop the specialized skillsets needed to succeed in the automotive industry. The program also aims to reach students early and reinforce the opportunities available for upward professional and economic advancement.
Collaboration with dealers is a key element of the program, with dealers involved in participating schools, career fairs, shadowing days, mentoring, and internships. This collaboration will help students gain practical experience and build relationships within the industry.
For more information and to apply for the Ford Auto Tech Scholarship opportunity, students can visit www.TechForce.org/FordFund.
Applications for the scholarship program are due by June 30, 2023.