STIHL INC. RECEIVES BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP
SCHOOL DIVISION AWARD
Release Date: IMMEDIATELY
Press Contacts:
Anita Gambill (757) 486-9151 or
Terry Kelley (757) 340-7425
All other inquiries:
STIHL Incorporated
(757) 486-9100
 (Virginia Beach,
Va.) - The Virginia Career and Technical Education Department
presented STIHL Incorporated with the Business and Industry
Partnership School Division Award at the Creating Excellence
Awards luncheon on June 6. John Keeler, national training
manager for STIHL Inc., attended the luncheon and accepted
the award on behalf of STIHL.
Nominated by Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS),
STIHL received state-wide recognition for "exemplary
projects that promote excellence in career and technical training.”
STIHL has played a major role in the design of the state-of-the
art Virginia Beach small engines technology training facility
and curriculum.
"Being a part of such a worthy project has been very
rewarding for me.” said John Keeler, who provided hours
of guidance and recommendations that allowed the Virginia
Beach outdoor power equipment (OPE) program to become accredited
by the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC).
As a nationally-recognized EETC accredited program, students
receive the benefits of manufacturer, distributor and dealer
recognition and support. Since 2003, the alliance between
STIHL and VBCPS has provided a world-class OPE program training
students in a high-skill career path that will help fill a
dire shortage of properly-trained, industry-certified OPE
service and repair technicians.
Students can contact their guidance counselors for information
on how to enroll in the program.
About STIHL Inc.
STIHL Inc. manufactures the world’s largest selling brand of chain saws and produces a full line of powerful, lightweight, and versatile handheld outdoor power equipment for homeowners and professional users. STIHL products are sold through servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast— not mass merchants. For more information or for the name of the closest STIHL retailer call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445) or visit the STIHL Web site at www.stihlusa.com.
For information on job opportunities with STIHL Inc., please go to www.stihlcareers.com. STIHL is an EEO and drug-free work environment.
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