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.

Congratulations to Laramie student Michael Boodleman who received a First Interstate Bank sponsored scholarship!  From Lander, Wyoming, Michael is double-majoring in automotive and diesel technology.  A proud new father, Michael would like to stay in Wyoming, and one day own his own farm.

WyoTech Scholarship Foundation Assistant Director Amber Holen and Boad Member Glenn Halsey accepted a grant from Wyoming State Bank on Tuesday, February 14, in honor of Valentine's Day. The grant totalling $1000, will be applied to the WSF general scholarship fund, where it will be used directly for scholarship awards to WyoTech students in Laramie.

Thank you Wyoming State Bank!

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Amber Holen, Wyoming State Bank Director Gary Crum, & Glenn Halsey

Tammi Nicolaison, an advanced student in Collision/Refinishing and Chassis Fabrication Technology at WyoTech, was awarded the Collision Repair Education Scholarship. The award is given to a student who demonstrates excellent classroom and shop performance and who shows clear leadership potential in the field of collision repair.

The scholarship was funded through a donation from ABRA AutoBody & Glass in association with the Collision Repair Education Foundation and the WyoTech Scholarship Foundation.

"One of my personal career goals involves owning my own body shop and restoring classis cars, " stated Nicolaison in her scholarship application essay. She credits her father with sparking her passion for cars early on and with fostering her desire to make a career out of that passion. "I plan to work in an established shop after I graduate and from there gain the experience I need to succeed on my own."

As Nicolaison finishes up her coursework at WyoTech's Laramie campus, she has clearly made a lasting impression on her instructors and classmates. "This kid is the real deal and has a very bright future ahead of her, "remarked Randy Svalina, one of WyoTech's Education Coordinators.

The Collision Repair Education Foundation supports philanthropic and collision repair education activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry.