Valvoline Global Operations Announces $1M Investment in Aspiring Mechanics Program

Valvoline Global Operations has announced the launch of its Aspiring Mechanics Program in a recent press release.

In an effort to address the technician shortage, Valvoline has launched the program, which includes a five-year, $1 million pledge to support an estimated 10,000 aspiring mechanics globally through training, scholarships, and local engagement programs.

Most notably, the Aspiring Mechanics Program brings with it a new flagship program at the Hub for Innovative Learning and Leadership in Lexington, Kentucky, where Valvoline is headquartered.

In addition, Valvoline is recognizing some of the international students impacted by its recent initiatives at the upcoming Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix, where students from La Escuela Mexicana de Electricidad, who have received scholarships through the Aspiring Mechanics Program, will receive trackside access with Valvoline's F1 motorsport partner, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. They’ll get a look behind-the-scenes with professional F1 mechanics in a tour of the team garage.

“From the early innovators behind the steam engines and the original automobiles to the advanced technicians who are shaping the future of mobility today, Valvoline Global has always supported professionals who drive the industry forward,” shared Jamal Muashsher, Valvoline Global's President and Chief Executive Officer. “With this investment, we are not only honoring that legacy but also helping ensure the next generation of mechanics have the tools, training and opportunity to succeed.”