Mchenry County College Students To Receive 'grow-a-tech' Scholarships

McHenry County College will award “Grow-A-Tech” scholarships for upcoming fall automotive classes at an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Several students enrolled in the automotive technology program or in local high school automotive programs who plan to enroll will be awarded scholarships between $250 and $1,000. The event will be held in Building D and feature demonstrations, displays and activities from Interstate Batteries’ NASCAR vehicle, Hunter Engineering Co., Snap-on Tools, NAPA Auto Parts, Jasper Engines and Transmissions, Schock’s Towing and The Lift Guy. Automotive repair shop owners from the Automotive Service Association of Illinois and automotive repair industry vendors will be in attendance to network with students who are interested in pursuing careers in the industry. Five students were awarded scholarships at the first presentation in November. To RSVP or for information, contact Grow-a-Tech scholarship program director Dave Hinz of Mastertek Auto Repair at 847-854-6906 or MCC automotive instructor Mike Albamonte at 815-455-8941.