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Philanthropic and Career Support

  •  We have awarded over 2,000 scholarships and sponsorships to students pursuing a technical career in a retail automobile or truck business. Along with Snap-on, we have invested over $7.5 million in young people's careers.
  • Continuing education grants awarded to four students preparing to become Vocational Education Teachers in automotive technology.
  • Just over $248,000 challenge grants have been made to non-profit organizations throughout Wisconsin. Leadership in the certification and implementation of AYES (Automotive Youth Educational Systems) in thirteen sites throughout southern and central Wisconsin.
  • Our Career Awareness series reaches some 10,000 middle and high school students annually.
  • We provide program coordination of Skills USA Wisconsin competition in automotive and diesel finals.
  • Your Starting Line career guide CD seen and used by students throughout Wisconsin.

Education

  • Information sent to 1,000 high school counselors concerning opportunities in the industry each year.
  • An average of 125 scholarship requests are processed by us annually.
  • Scholarship interviews are conducted at 12 to 15 sites each year.
  • The Team Wisconsin Teacher’s Institutes serve 60% to 70% of the state’s certified transportation technical education teachers each year.
  • We are active in the Wisconsin Workforce Development "School-to-work" initiative for automotive technician youth apprenticeships.
  • Our curriculum development programs have saved participating schools over $250,000 in classroom training aid costs during the past five years.
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The Foundation
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Help us train your technicians of tomorrow!
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From Left: Dan Klecker (State Education Director), Bill Morse (Education Field Manager), Brent Kindred (Vice President), Carl L. Hader (Curriculum Manager), and Julie Olson (Program Director).
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  • Dealer Resources
    • Find a Legislator
    • Government & Industry Relations
    • Forms & Products
    • Endorsed Services
    • WATDA Online Learning
    • Useful Links
  • Upcoming Events
    • Calendar
  • Membership
    • Join the Association
    • WATDA Dealer Bonds
    • Member Login
  • About Us
    • WATDA Staff
    • Board Members
    • Advocacy
    • History
    • Contact
  • The Foundation
    • Scholarship Information
    • Question & Answers
    • Major Contributors
    • Charter Founders
    • Foundation Board of Directors
    • CONTACT