BEDFORD, TEXAS — The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) in conjunction with Automotive Video Inc. (AVI) has established the AVI Education Scholarship to award an applicant from the automotive repair industry with a $1,000 scholarship.

The scholarship will be applied toward expenses to attend the 2009 AVI Annual Training Conference at The Pink Shell Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida, Jan. 15 - 18, 2009. Expenses include airfare, hotel and registration.

Who should apply for this scholarship?
Management-oriented, mechanical repair professionals, including those who are not in management but are striving to reach this level. Only those who meet the following list of qualifications should apply:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must have a minimum of two years work experience in the mechanical repair industry.
• Must demonstrate an interest in self-improvement through education and training.
• Applicant must be recommended by the business owner (does not exclude business owner from recommending self).

Why should you apply?
According to AMI, attending the AVI Annual Training Conference can provide you the opportunity to:

• Network with other automotive service repair professionals.
• Improve your technical and business management skills.
• Raise the professional image for yourself, your company and the mechanical repair industry.

How do you apply?
Complete and return the application by Dec. 1, 2008. Scholarship recipient will be notified by AMI on or before Dec. 12, 2008. No cash substitution will be given.

For more information, visit AVI at Booth C8123 or AMI at Booth N8609

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