April 26, 2011 by admin
OK Tire Stores Inc., one of Canada’s largest tire and mechanical retailers, is proud to announce this year’s winner of the OK Tire Stores Award with Kwantlen Polytechnic University: Gage Harradine. Harradine has just completed his first year in the Trades program.
Since 2009, the Surrey based retail chain has offered an annual prize of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to a student in the Automotive Service Technician Program. The scholarship is open to BC residents and is selected by faculty on the basis of dedication to the profession, strong career potential and financial need.
It is an opportunity to encourage future automotive specialists to continue their training. “A fundamental part of our vision and operating principles involve encouraging employees to advance through further training and education.” Says Greg Sims, OK Tire President and CEO. “We see supporting Kwantlen students with scholarships as a perfect match. These bright and dedicated students are our future dealers and technicians, and we are happy to support their education.”
For more information, please contact:
Greg Sims
President and CEO
T: 604-542-7999
E: gsims@oktire.com
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OK Tire presents Scholarship to Kwantlen Student
April 26, 2011 by adminOK Tire Stores Inc., one of Canada’s largest tire and mechanical retailers, is proud to announce this year’s winner of the OK Tire Stores Award with Kwantlen Polytechnic University: Gage Harradine. Harradine has just completed his first year in the Trades program.
Since 2009, the Surrey based retail chain has offered an annual prize of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to a student in the Automotive Service Technician Program. The scholarship is open to BC residents and is selected by faculty on the basis of dedication to the profession, strong career potential and financial need.
It is an opportunity to encourage future automotive specialists to continue their training. “A fundamental part of our vision and operating principles involve encouraging employees to advance through further training and education.” Says Greg Sims, OK Tire President and CEO. “We see supporting Kwantlen students with scholarships as a perfect match. These bright and dedicated students are our future dealers and technicians, and we are happy to support their education.”
For more information, please contact:
Greg Sims
President and CEO
T: 604-542-7999
E: gsims@oktire.com
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