Trevor Cook, an outstanding student from Canon City, Colorado, recently received a $5000 scholarship funded in part through Bridgestone Firestone and awarded through the WyoTech Scholarship Foundation. 

In his scholarship application, Trevor says, "I like challenges and with the constant change in technology, the field of automotive technology will pose many challenges for me to tackle." Eager to get a jump-start on his education, Trevor actually graduated high school mid-year and began classes at WyoTech in Feburary, a full four months ahead of his peers.

Trevor has considered his future very carefully, and will not be content to stop learning at any age, aiming to be a top student at WyoTech, a Master ASE Certified Technician in the field, a service manager, and eventually owning his own shop, which he says is a "dream come true". 

"Thank you WyoTech Scholarship Foundation for this Bridgestone Firestone Scholarship. With your help, I am looking forward to a career in the automotive industry and feel WyoTech is the perfect fit for me as I begin the next chapter of my life."

Wyoming Machinery, a Caterpillar dealer located in 16 counties in Wyoming, has donated $5000 to the WyoTech Scholarship Foundation to be used for scholarships to support Wyoming students pursueing diesel training at WyoTech's Laramie, Wyoming campus. If you are a Wyoming student pursuing diesel training in Laramie, APPLY TODAY! All our scholarships are considered on a revolving basis. 

Congratulations to Blairsville automotive student Nicholas Berkey, this quarter's recipient of the AutoZone Sponsored scholarship award!

Nicholas demonstrated excellent classroom and shop performance, maintained an exemplary record of attendance and showed clear leadership potential.

When asked about his career goals, Nicholas said, "I'd like to get into management or service writing. My long term goal is to open up my own garage." A former boat engineer, machinery technician, and border officer for the Coast Guard, Nicholas is now excelling at WyoTech. 

DeMone Payne, AutoZone's HR Field Representative, has worked closely with the WyoTech Scholarship Foundation to establish a series of scholarships, awarded quarterly in AutoZone's name to an automotive student who demonstrates the qualities above, attending any of WyoTech's campuses. "AutoZone values education and this ongoing scholarship is just one way we are helping students get the education they need to succeed in the industry. AutoZone employs WyoTech graduates as well as students currently attending WyoTech, so we see everyday just how valuable this education is. We want to do everything we can to encourage students like Nicholas to complete their education and go on to rewarding careers in the auto service industry."

AutoZone is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts.