PHOENIX –- The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation announced today that three students have been awarded the Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)/Bob Fyda - Finish First Scholarship. Lewis Michael from Cove, Ore., David Dumbaugh from Mesa, Ariz. and James Decker from Kansas City, Mo. have each received a $2,600 scholarship, half of the tuition cost, to take part in the 12-week DTNA Finish First program.
The DTNA/Bob Fyda - Finish First Scholarship was created to recognize the memory and accomplishments of Bob Fyda, a respected DTNA dealer principal and leader within the DTNA service network. The Finish First program is designed to teach future DTNA technicians how to maintain, diagnose and repair DTNA products. Graduates of this program receive credit from DTNA for all required base courses and are recognized by DTNA as trained service technicians.
“Bob Fyda would be proud knowing DTNA and the entire dealer network have assisted students in continuing their educational needs,” said Kimberly Berg, Program Manager, Technical Training for Daimler Trucks North America. “In addition, this scholarship is another stride to help the future of our service network.”
The UTI Foundation Daimler Trucks North American Scholarship program will continue to select students who are seeking assistance with the tuition costs for the 12-week DTNA Finish First program. The scholarship will be prorated over the term of the 12-week program. Students need to complete the application no later than six weeks prior to each DTNA Finish First program. The remaining 2008 program start dates are Oct. 27 and Dec. 8, and various start dates in 2009.
“The scholarships created by DTNA give students the opportunity to benefit from the additional training in this unique DTNA Finish First program,” said Veronica Meury, vice president and executive director of UTI Foundation. “The knowledge they learn from this program will give these students the cutting edge skills they will need to succeed in their careers.”
Application and criteria for the UTI Foundation Daimler Trucks North American Scholarship is available on the UTI Foundation website at www.utifoundation.net.
About Daimler Trucks North America:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is the leading medium-andheavy- duty truck manufacturer in North America. Daimler Trucks North America produces and markets Class 3-8 vehicles and is a Daimler company, the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer.
About UTI Foundation:
The UTI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Arizona non-profit, is the umbrella organization for all Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) not-for-profit initiatives and is dedicated to raising funds to further its mission and strategic goals. The UTI Foundation supports technical education for the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, marine and NASCAR industries through scholarships, grants, career development and other special programs. For more information, visit www.utifoundation.net.
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