Automotive Scholarships & Car Restoration Apprenticeships

Piston Foundation directly funds & supports a variety of enthusiast-related organizations that preserve, educate, or promote car culture for future generations.
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The Piston Foundation Inc.

Overview

The Piston Foundation Inc. is a U.S. nonprofit organization focused on supporting the next generation of automotive technicians in the collector car industry. It aims to bridge the gap between skilled trade education and career opportunities for young enthusiasts interested in collector cars.

Mission

The foundation's mission is to bring more young people into the collector car industry by funding skilled trades programs. This involves helping established craftspeople transfer their skills to a new generation and providing young technicians with the education and hands-on training needed to build rewarding careers in collector car restoration and services[1][2].

Programs

  • The Piston Fund: Provides automotive education scholarships to students pursuing careers in the collector car industry. These scholarships are awarded to help make education more affordable for those attending or accepted into automotive technology programs[5].
  • The Piston Academy: Offers apprenticeship placements and training grants to qualified technicians interested in collector car restoration. The program includes hands-on learning experiences and mentorship under master craftspeople[1][5].

Goals and Impact

The Piston Foundation seeks to address the shortage of skilled technicians in the collector car industry by creating a career pathway that includes education, training, and employment opportunities. It aims to connect aspiring technicians with industry employers and encourage community engagement through local events and partnerships[3].

Leadership and Structure

The foundation is led by a board of directors, which includes experienced professionals from various sectors. The leadership team includes Robert P. Minnick as the Chairman and Founder, and Jeff Mason as the President and Chief Operating Officer[4]. The organization also boasts a network of advisors and ambassadors who contribute to its mission and strategy.

Fundraising Initiatives

Notable fundraising initiatives include the "Cars for Piston Scholars" program, where a portion of the proceeds from collector car auctions supports scholarships and training for aspiring technicians. Additionally, the foundation collaborates with partners like Penske Automotive Group and Porsche Fairfield on sweepstakes and other fundraising efforts to support its mission[3].

[1] https://limerock.com/community-partners/the-piston-foundation/ [2] https://pistonfoundation.org/about/ [3] https://petrolicious.com/blogs/articles/getting-to-know-the-piston-foundation [4] https://pistonfoundation.org/about/people/ [5] https://pistonfoundation.org

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Win A PORSCHEAnd Help Kids Enter Our Sweepstake to SupportSkilled Trade Education Creating More Collector Car Technicians Were helping young car enthusiasts turn their interest into careers. The shortage of qualified technicians and restoration specialists is the biggest challenge facing the collector car industry. So we are setting out to change this. By making skilled trade education and handson training more accessible for more people the Piston Foundation aims to help build a new and diverse generation of tradespeople in the collector car industry.

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