Subaru Donates Vehicle to Automotive Students

Subaru of America donated another vehicle to be used in advacing education at an Automotive Youth Education Systems "AYES" school. Last time, a 2006 Subaru Legacy was donated to a high school in Ontario.

Now, through its Bob Baker Subaru dealership, another Legacy was given away to the Monte Vista High School program.

Kurt Anderson of Bob Baker Subaru and Daniel Page, southwest field service manager for Subaru, worked together to make the donation a reality.

"The payback to all manufacturers through programs such as AYES, cannot be measured, it is the future of our industry," said Page.

AYES has partnered with 351 schools nationwide, working on encouraging young students to consider building a career in retail automotive service and prepare them for entry-level career positions or advanced studies in automotive technology.

AYES is helping in this effort by providing "how to" ideas and support materials on conducting dealership tours for educators and youngsters, offering "job shadowing" opportunities, and taking part in "career days" and "career fairs" at local schools.

Monte Vista's Auto Shop Instructor, Mike Fleming, is in charge with teaching the AYES program. He welcomed the Legacy donated by Subaru with high enthusiasm.

"The students will be thrilled to have such new technology as well as a turbocharged vehicle for learning," said Fleming.

Many participating dealerships anticipate sponsoring their students in manufacturer-supported college-level programs, such as the Chrysler CAP, GM ASEP, Honda PACT, Toyota T-TEN, or certificate programs offered by Mercedes-Benz and BMW.