Exeter, NH — Ryan Hoelzel who recently graduated from the SST automotive program has been awarded a $1500 scholarship from the NHADA Foundation. Ryan plans to attend the Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology program at White Mountains Community College in the fall. Ryan currently works for his family’s landscaping business and farm. He is excited for the education and training that the Diesel program will provide and the opportunities it will open up. Because of successful lobbying efforts of the NHADA, $5 million is earmarked for the Diesel and Heavy Duty Truck Technician training program read more.
“I have always known I was going to go into the Diesel field. I'm really excited to have this scholarship from NHADA because it will help me towards my tuition at White Mountains Community College."
— Ryan Hoelzel, Scholarship Recipient
The NHADA Foundation, in conjunction with the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association (NHADA), awards scholarships to students who will attend an Automotive Technology, Diesel/Heavy Equipment, Collision, or Powersports program at one of the following New Hampshire community colleges:
- Great Bay Community College
- Lakes Region Community College
- Manchester Community College
- Nashua Community College
- White Mountains Community College
About the NHADA Foundation
The NHADA Foundation works to strengthen the level of automotive technology education in New Hampshire by providing a link between the dealer community and local high school automotive programs. This partnership facilitates scholarship programs, tool and equipment donations, job shadowing, and part-time and full-time work opportunities. In addition, the NHADA Foundation assists high school Automotive Technology programs in achieving NATEF and AYES national industry certifications.
The NHADA Foundation Mission is to improve members' productivity, profit, and professionalism through a better-educated and well-trained workforce. Over the years, the NHADA Foundation has forged strong partnerships between the retail motor vehicle industry, the state's educational institutions, and motor vehicle manufacturers.
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