BEDFORD, Texas The Automotive Management Institute (AMI), in conjunction with Automotive Video, Inc. (AVI), recently announced Edward J. Roth as the recipient of the “AVI Education Scholarship.” The scholarship recognizes automotive service professionals who have a strong desire to improve their management and technical skills. The recipient receives $1,000 to be applied toward expenses to attend seminars offered during the AVI Training Conference in Las Vegas, Oct. 29 30.
Roth, service adviser for North Town Auto Service & Tire Center, McHenry, Ill., has worked in the automotive service industry for 25 years. He holds several industry certifications and is currently completing the necessary requirements to earn the Institute’s Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. When not working in the shop, he contributes his time to various community and industry organizations.
“I’m thankful for this opportunity to grow and learn from some of the best and brightest in the industry. The conference also offers many occasions to network, share ideas and learn from other industry professionals,” said Roth.
About AMI
AMI was established to answer the demand for continuing education tailored specifically for the business needs of the automotive service industry. The Institute offers the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation, the first business management accreditation exclusively for the automotive service professional. To date, AMI programs have attracted more than 212,000 enrollments throughout North America. AMI is a not-for-profit educational foundation to which tax-deductible contributions can be made. For more information about the Institute, its curriculum, or EXCEL, please contact AMI at (800) 272-7467, ext. 101, or visit the AMI Web site at www.amionline.org.
About AVI
Located in Ft. Myers, Fla., AVI has been a leader in automotive diagnostic and repair training programs for automotive repair professionals since 1994. AVI joined the Babcox Media Inc. portfolio of properties in January 2012. To learn more, please visit www.auto-video.com.