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Quick Lane Awards Scholarships to U.S. Military Veterans
“Trading One Uniform For Another” Program
Concludes with Five $10,000 Scholarships
DEARBORN, Mich., December 27, 2016 – Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center announced yesterday it has awarded five $10,000 scholarships to U.S. military veterans through its “Trading One Uniform For Another” program. Developed in collaboration with the Disabled American Veterans organization (DAV) these scholarships will be applied towards costs associated with obtaining a certification in automotive maintenance and repair.
Quick Lane understands that finding meaningful employment is an important task for many service men and women after retiring from active military duty. To assist them in acquiring the skills they need to become qualified automotive technicians, Quick Lane has awarded scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each to five veterans. These funds can be used to pay for tuition, books, and fees at any community college, university, trade or vocational school in the U.S. with an accredited program in automotive mechanics.
“The ‘Trading One Uniform For Another’ program is another example of Quick Lane’s commitment to the men and women who served our country and helping to provide employment opportunities after their service,” said Frederiek Toney, president, Global Ford Customer Service Division. “We are proud to stand beside the DAV in awarding these scholarships to our U.S. military veterans, thanking them for their service, and congratulating them on the pursuit of a career in automotive maintenance and repair.”
Veterans were nominated by friends and family who submitted short essays to Quick Lane regarding why their nominee would be a deserving recipient. The winners are listed below. More information on each awardee is available at QLtradingone.com.
“Trading One Uniform For Another” Scholarship Recipients
Walter J. Decker, United States Army veteran, King, North Carolina
Casey Markvicka, United States Army veteran, Burwell, Nebraska
Robert Jarden, United States Army veteran, Nashville, Illinois
Jessica Johnson, United States Marine Corps veteran, Kennewick, Washington
Marie Sussenbach, United States Air Force veteran, from Greenville, Illinois
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 174,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.
About Quick Lane
Ford’s Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center offers routine vehicle maintenance such as oil and filter changes, light repair services including brake repair, and tire replacements on all vehicle makes and models. With its more than 700 locations, customers can visit www.quicklane.com to find a center that is closest to them, print savings coupons and review maintenance tips to keep their vehicle running at peak efficiency. This site includes information on how to spot tire wear, how to jump-start a battery and even a series of tips to improve a vehicle’s fuel economy.
About Disabled American Veterans
DAV is dedicated to a single purpose: fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. DAV does this by ensuring that veterans of all generations and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill; linking veterans and their families to employment resources; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. DAV, a non-profit organization with nearly 1.3 million members, was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932. Learn more at www.dav.org.