Under the HOOD
The Newsletter of RPM Foundation • Fueling the Future
Message from the President RPM Foundation does much, much more than provide services, share resources and award grants. RPM not only supports the existing restoration educational programs and their students, but we are changing the landscape of the education-to-shop pipeline, influencing the growth of restoration curriculum at the high school level, mentoring students and teachers, and collaborating with shops. We’re helping to pave the pathway to careers in restoration and preservation! With the help of 10 Board Members, 3 staff, 14 volunteers and countless donors and friends, RPM is making a difference. Last year, we impacted the lives of 973 young people in “auto hot spots” around the United States, exceeding our goal of 400 students. Over the last two years, we traveled 147,000 miles, attended countless Concours and car events searching for schools, students, teachers, and shops – spreading the word about RPM and careers in automotive restoration and preservation while connecting with RPM supporters. By hosting seminars and discussion panels, presenting at meetings, providing content for publications, and participating in events, we have engaged – and continue to engage – meaningfully with national and regional collectors and car clubs. RPM was nominated for Industry Supporter of the Year award at the International Historic Motoring Awards in London! One of RPM’s key roles is to bridge the gap between car-loving students and shops with job opportunities. RPM hosts programs such as Shop Hop, where students from local high schools and colleges get to visit classic car collections and restoration shops for unique “job-fairson-wheels.” Shop Hops routinely result in students getting hired for summer internships! RPM also has a “Racing Program Series,” called Off to the Races With RPM, which engages restoration & preservation students in the vintage racing worlds at Road America (WI), Indianapolis (IN) and Watkins Glen (NY). Between shops and race tracks, RPM has got it covered! What we do is important work for young people and old cars. Join us for the ride and see you along the way,
Diane Fitzgerald, President 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421 Toll Free: 855.537.4579 Email: info@rpm.foundation Website: www.rpm.foundation
RPM Foundation is an entity of America's Automotive Trust.