General Motors has granted $10,000 to Butte College’s Automotive Department to provide tool sets and storage carts for students in the automotive technology program. The company previously donated $10,000 to the program last spring.
Students in the last two semesters of the automotive program who maintain a B average or above, show financial need and are actively looking for employment in the automotive industry are eligible to receive the tools. Eligibility is determined by an essay reviewed by department staff, and students pursuing an associate’s degree are awarded extra essay points.
Jerry and Diane Pajouh, owners of Courtesy Automotive in Chico, were instrumental in connecting Butte College with General Motors for the grants and have also established a new endowment to fund scholarships for automotive students.
For more info call (530) 895-2359 or email foundation@692887.com.
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