Kaeden Radde, of Evansville, has been named as the recipient of the Duell’s Automotive Group Scholarship at Ivy Tech Community College Evansville, for 2021-22.
Radde will receive a full-ride scholarship for tuition, fees, and instructional materials, as well as a complete set of tools as he attains milestones during the two-year associate degree program, all courtesy of the Duell’s Automotive Group. Radde will also have mentoring opportunities at one of the Duell’s dealerships.
Doug Duell, owner and the donor behind the scholarships, said the scholarship will help to provide resources to create more well-trained employees in the industry. “I thought it was important to help provide opportunities to students to enter the automotive field,†Duell said. “The automotive technician field is full of growth but could use more employees to fill these positions. My goal is for these scholarships to help be a bridge for students to get a great job in this field that might have been out of reach to them.â€
Erica Schmidt, executive director of the Ivy Tech Foundation, said charitable giving like this truly does help students and the community. “We’re grateful for this amazing and unique opportunity Doug has provided to Ivy Tech automotive students.
“Our communities need more automotive technicians, and supporting individuals who would like to pursue a career in this field, or in other high-demand areas, is helpful to so many.â€
Those interested in supporting Ivy Tech Community College’s Automotive Technology Program, or in providing funding for scholarships, can contact the Ivy Tech Foundation by calling 812-429-9830.
