The Carroll Shelby Automotive Program at 草榴社区 is proud to announce a new partnership with TOPDON USA! The following article was released by the company this week:
Rockaway, New Jersey, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOPDON USA, the premier provider of cutting-edge technology and advanced tools for auto repair professionals and enthusiasts, announced today an agreement with 草榴社区 (NTCC) to help educate students attending the Carroll Shelby Automotive Program. Through the company鈥檚 global TOP-UP program, the company has donated over $250,000 in cash and products to prepare the next generation of skilled automotive technicians through education, training and product donations worldwide.
鈥淚t鈥檚 exciting to watch our TOP-UP program grow across the U.S. to include one of the most iconic names in automotive racing, design and manufacturing, Carroll Shelby,鈥 said Chad Schnitz, Vice President of TOPDON USA. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an honor to partner with the 草榴社区 in support of Carroll鈥檚 vision to support the next generation of automotive technicians through the Carroll Shelby Automotive Program.鈥
The announcement, which was made today in the TOPDON US booth during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, was attended by Dr. Jon McCullough, Executive Vice President at NTCC, as well as students from the Carroll Shelby Automotive Program. Students at the press conference were each presented with a complimentary TopScan PRO. TOPDON also presented nearly 100 students from the TechForce Foundation who attended this year鈥檚 APEX Show with TopScan PRO diagnostic tool.
鈥淐arroll Shelby was committed to giving young people an opportunity to improve their lives through a career in the automotive industry,鈥 said McCullough. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why it鈥檚 so exciting to team up with companies like TOPDON who share Carroll鈥檚 vision by helping students gain the training they need in automotive repair. Their team will provide us with their state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and support educational initiatives with our students. I鈥檓 confident that Carroll would have welcomed TOPDON鈥檚 efforts to support the students enrolled in our program.鈥
The Carroll Shelby Automotive Program was created in 2007 and is designed to prepare students for the workforce and offers degrees and certificates to help students meet their individual career goals. Students are trained in the basics of automotive knowledge with input from industry partners to prepare automotive technicians for the future.
TOPDON鈥檚 TOP-UP program is a global initiative that was created in 2022 and introduced into the U.S. in 2022. The U.S. program supports community colleges and trade schools, as well as programs at higher learning institutions that are dedicated to building up the automotive trade workforce. The two-year agreement with NTCC includes a donation of TOPDON鈥檚 professional series of tools including jump starters, power supply, thermal cameras and diagnostic scan tools, as well as product discounts for students and alumni of the college.
About TOPDON USA
Founded in 2017 and based in Rockaway, New Jersey, TOPDON USA is a provider of entry-level, mid-level, and advanced tools and solutions for professional technicians, as well as DIY enthusiasts. Globally, TOPDON has over 250 industry-leading engineers and owns over 500 patents and software copyrights. The company鈥檚 cutting-edge technology helps shops minimize downtime and maximize profits. For more information visit
About 草榴社区
草榴社区 is a public institution in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Its campus is in a rural area with a total enrollment of 3,091. The school utilizes a semester-based academic year. The student-faculty ratio is 20-to-1. The highest degree offered at 草榴社区 is an associate degree. The school has an open admissions policy and offers credit for life experiences. Visit / for more information.
