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Driving the training that keeps you running. Wisconsin Automotive & Truck Education Association. WATEA. Making a difference in the community. Engaging youth in career exploration & opportunity. Assisting incumbent worker training & development.
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Driving the training that keeps you running. Wisconsin Automotive & Truck Education Association
WATEA • Making a difference in the community. • Engaging youth in career exploration & opportunity. • Assisting incumbent worker training & development. • Collaborating business & education partnership to align resources.
Committee Structure • WATEA Board Members • Executive Officers • Marketing & Membership • Legislation • Training & Workforce Development • Wheels to Work • Education • Fundraising • Wheels to Work Advisory Board • Loans • Community Relation • Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance • Education • Policy • Fundraising
Wheels to Work Advisory Board • Forward Service Corporation: Marcia Christiansen • UW Extension Marathon Co.: Jackie Carattini • The Women’s Community: Tara Gladowski • Olson Tire & Auto Service: Kent Olson • Catholic Charities: Deb Hoppa • Salvation Army: Nicole Klingesmith • St. Anne’s Catholic Church: Carole Luetmer • City of Wausau: Heather Wessling • BA & Esther Greenheck: Pam Coenen • Northcentral Technical College: Suzi Mathias & Matt Klug • Ruder Ware: Stewart Etten • US Bank: Stephanie Pacey • Valley Community Credit Union: Brad Buettner • SUN Printing: Karla Kieffer • CARQUEST: Guy Flora
Program 1: Vehicle Repair • Clients vehicle is inspected at WATEA Wheels to Work participating facility. • Client’s vehicle is repaired at WATEA Wheels to Work participating facilities utilizing a discounted labor rate. • Parts are purchased at a discounted rate.
Vehicle Repair continued. . . OR • Client’s vehicle will be serviced at participating school facilities as a learning experience. • Mentoring occurs between school and partnering agencies. • Vehicle will be re-inspected and certified by originating service facility.
Program 2: Vehicle Donation • Vehicles donated to the program are inspected and/or repaired at participating facilities. • Vehicle repair costs are kept low using discounted labor and parts. • Donor receives tax credit for fair market value. • Road ready vehicle re-donated to client for program costs.
Program 3: Vehicle Loan • Tier 1: Program Funded Loan • Financed with program income • Interest free • Administration fee • Payments not processed through credit bureau. • Lien on vehicle through WATEA Wheels to Work • Available 1 time only per participant. • Tier 2: Guaranteed Loan • Loan financed through participating lender. • Secured to financial institutions using program dollars. • Market interest rate. • Administration fee waived. • Loan activity recorded with credit bureau. • Participant eligible more than one time.
Loan Features For Both Tiers • Maximum vehicle loan of $4,000. • Maximum loan payment 30 months. • Full Coverage insurance required. • Vehicle purchase from participating WI licensed dealership.
Eliminate the barrier of unreliable transportation to and from work to promote family sustaining employment and independence. . . Through our Wheels to Work partnership.
Contact Us www.watea.org Becky Kopp (715) 261-8719 bkopp@fsc-corp.org