Jeep® and Mopar's Career Automotive Program Rewards Scholarships to Indigenous Students
Jeep® and Mopar's Career Automotive Program (CAP) have awarded scholarships to two Native American students. Carl Cuthair of San Juan College and Camron Slaton of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology will receive up to $20,000 in reimbursements for tools and two years of tuition to become automotive service technicians. The scholarships are offered in partnership with the Jeep brand, Mopar CAP, the Indigenous Cultural Opportunity Network (ICON), and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).
Mopar CAP, established in 1984, prepares students for automotive technician careers upon graduation from certified two-year training institutions. Currently, over 5,000 students are enrolled in the program. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a need for 67,700 auto service technicians annually through 2032. This initiative supports Stellantis' commitment to diversity and addressing the urgent need for qualified technicians in the market.
Jeep® e il Programma di Carriera Automotive di Mopar (CAP) hanno assegnato borse di studio a due studenti nativi americani. Carl Cuthair del San Juan College e Camron Slaton dell'Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology riceveranno fino a 20.000 dollari come rimborso per strumenti e due anni di tasse universitarie per diventare tecnici di servizi automobilistici. Le borse di studio sono offerte in collaborazione con il marchio Jeep, Mopar CAP, la Rete di Opportunità Culturali Indigene (ICON) e la American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).
Mopar CAP, istituito nel 1984, prepara gli studenti per carriere come tecnici automobilistici al termine di corsi di formazione certificati di due anni. Attualmente, oltre 5.000 studenti sono iscritti al programma. L'Ufficio di Statistica del Lavoro prevede una necessità di 67.700 tecnici di servizi automobilistici ogni anno fino al 2032. Questa iniziativa sostiene l'impegno di Stellantis per la diversità e per affrontare l'urgenza di tecnici qualificati nel mercato.
Jeep® y el Programa de Carreras Automotrices de Mopar (CAP) han otorgado becas a dos estudiantes nativos americanos. Carl Cuthair del San Juan College y Camron Slaton del Instituto de Tecnología de la Universidad Estatal de Oklahoma recibirán hasta $20,000 en reembolsos por herramientas y dos años de matrícula para convertirse en técnicos en servicio automotriz. Las becas se ofrecen en asociación con la marca Jeep, Mopar CAP, la Red de Oportunidades Culturales Indígenas (ICON) y la Sociedad Americana de Ciencias e Ingeniería Indígena (AISES).
Mopar CAP, establecido en 1984, prepara a los estudiantes para carreras como técnicos automotrices al graduarse de instituciones de capacitación de dos años certificadas. Actualmente, más de 5,000 estudiantes están inscritos en el programa. La Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales pronostica una necesidad de 67,700 técnicos de servicio automotriz anualmente hasta 2032. Esta iniciativa respalda el compromiso de Stellantis con la diversidad y al abordar la urgente necesidad de técnicos calificados en el mercado.
Jeep®와 Mopar의 자동차 경력 프로그램(CAP)은 두 명의 미국 원주민 학생에게 장학금을 수여했습니다. San Juan College의 Carl Cuthair와 Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology의 Camron Slaton은 자동차 서비스 기술자가 되기 위해 도구에 대한 최대 20,000달러의 환급과 2년간의 수업료를 받게 됩니다. 이 장학금은 Jeep 브랜드, Mopar CAP, 원주민 문화 기회 네트워크(ICON), 그리고 미국 인디언 과학 및 공학 협회(AISES)와 협력하여 제공됩니다.
1984년에 설립된 Mopar CAP은 인증된 2년제 교육 기관을 졸업한 학생들에게 자동차 기술자 경력을 준비시킵니다. 현재 5,000명 이상의 학생이 프로그램에 등록되어 있습니다. 노동통계국은 2032년까지 매년 67,700명의 자동차 서비스 기술자가 필요할 것으로 예측하고 있습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 Stellantis의 다양성에 대한 헌신과 시장에서 자격을 갖춘 기술자의 긴급한 필요를 해결하기 위한 노력입니다.
Jeep® et Mopar ont attribué des bourses dans le cadre du Programme de Carrière Automobile (CAP) à deux étudiants amérindiens. Carl Cuthair du San Juan College et Camron Slaton de l'Institut de Technologie de l'Université de l'État de l'Oklahoma recevront jusqu'à 20 000 $ en remboursements pour des outils et deux années de frais de scolarité afin de devenir techniciens en service automobile. Les bourses sont offertes en partenariat avec la marque Jeep, Mopar CAP, le Réseau d'Opportunités Culturelles Indigènes (ICON) et la Society of American Indian Science and Engineering (AISES).
Créé en 1984, le Mopar CAP prépare les étudiants à des carrières de techniciens automobiles au terme de formations de deux ans certifiées. Actuellement, plus de 5 000 étudiants sont inscrits dans le programme. Le Bureau des Statistiques du Travail prévoit un besoin de 67 700 techniciens de services automobiles par an jusqu'en 2032. Cette initiative soutient l'engagement de Stellantis en matière de diversité et répond à l'urgence de la nécessité de techniciens qualifiés sur le marché.
Jeep® und das Karriereprogramm von Mopar (CAP) haben zwei amerikanischen Ureinwohnern Stipendien verliehen. Carl Cuthair vom San Juan College und Camron Slaton vom Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology erhalten bis zu 20.000 US-Dollar an Rückerstattungen für Werkzeuge sowie zwei Jahre Studiengebühren, um Kfz-Service-Techniker zu werden. Die Stipendien werden in Zusammenarbeit mit der Jeep-Marke, Mopar CAP, dem Indigenous Cultural Opportunity Network (ICON) und der American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) angeboten.
Mopar CAP, das 1984 gegründet wurde, bereitet Studenten auf Karrieren als Kfz-Techniker nach dem Abschluss an zertifizierten zweijährigen Ausbildungsstätten vor. Derzeit sind über 5.000 Studenten im Programm eingeschrieben. Das Bureau of Labor Statistics prognostiziert einen jährlichen Bedarf an 67.700 Kfz-Service-Technikern bis 2032. Diese Initiative unterstützt das Engagement von Stellantis für Vielfalt und die dringende Notwendigkeit, qualifizierte Techniker auf dem Markt zu haben.
- Jeep and Mopar are investing in education and diversity by offering scholarships to Native American students
- The scholarships provide up to $20,000 in reimbursements for tools and tuition, supporting students' career development
- Mopar CAP has over 5,000 students actively enrolled, indicating strong interest in the program
- The initiative addresses the projected high demand for auto service technicians, with 67,700 needed annually through 2032
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- Scholarship recipients include Carl Cuthair of San Juan College, Farmington,
New Mexico , and Camron Slaton of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, Okmulgee,Oklahoma - Native American students receive up to
$20,000 - Scholarships are offered in partnership with Jeep® brand, Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP), the Indigenous Cultural Opportunity Network (ICON) business resource group and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), an organization promoting careers in STEM for Indigenous people
- Mopar CAP has helped train the next generation of service technicians since 1984
- For more information on the Mopar CAP, visit MoparCAP.com
Two Native American students are recipients of the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP) scholarships and will receive up to
Carl Cuthair of
The scholarships are a result of a partnership with the Jeep brand, Mopar CAP, the Indigenous Cultural Opportunity Network (ICON) business resource group and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), an organization promoting careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for Indigenous people.
Originally announced in May 2024, scholarship recipients were required to be enrolled in the Mopar CAP program with a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher, complete a letter explaining their need, submit letters of recommendation and undergo an extensive interview process. A third scholarship recipient will be revealed at a later date.
"For more than 40 years, the Mopar CAP program has been providing valuable training that gives our students a competitive edge and helps address the urgent need for qualified technicians in the market today," said Bill Peffer, senior vice president of network development, Stellantis North America. "We're proud of the valuable assistance these scholarships bring to help Carl and Camron turn their automotive passions into rewarding careers."
The Jeep brand supports many Stellantis employee business resource groups, including ICON. This partnership was key in securing the funding for these scholarships.
"Recognizing the diverse needs of our community, we are committed to supporting initiatives that provide scholarships for qualifying Native American students," said Bob Broderdorf, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand
AISES promotes STEM careers among Indigenous people. Founded in 1977, AISES has been offering and coordinating scholarships since 1981.
Mopar CAP
Mopar CAP, established in 1984, prepares students to begin their automotive technician careers upon graduation from a certified, two-year training institution, such as a university, college, community college or technical center. Currently, more than 5,000 students are actively enrolled in the program. Mopar CAP is accessible to interested students throughout the
High school students interested in maintaining and repairing vehicles can have a promising career without incurring the cost of a four-year college degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that an average of 67,700 auto service technicians will be needed every year through 2032, replacing those who retire or transfer to different occupations.
For more information on the Mopar CAP program, visit MoparCAP.com or follow on social media at Instagram (@MoparCAP) and Facebook (@MoparCAPOfficial).
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