Support the WIT Foundation

Pay It Forward with the WIT Foundation

Since 2013, the Women In Trucking (WIT) Foundation has awarded nearly $100,000 in educational scholarships benefitting more than 100 recipients.

“We know we are having a positive impact in the transportation industry from award recipients who have acknowledged that, without the Foundation scholarship, they would not have been able to pursue a transportation career,” says Debora Babin Katz, WIT Foundation Chair and Vice President, TrucBrush Corporation.

The Foundation relies solely on donations from individuals and corporate sponsors, including the Ryder Foundation, J.J. Keller Foundation, UPS Foundation, Truckstop.com and Walmart.

“Together with the Women In Trucking Foundation, we are able to make technical education more affordable for women who are striving to make a career in trucking a reality,” says Patrick Pendergast, Vice President of Recruiting Services, Ryder Systems Inc.

“We hope to expand the number of foundations and companies participating in the scholarship program,” Katz says.

The WIT Foundation provides scholarships in four categories: CDL driving, technical, safety and leadership. The call for scholarships is available online twice a year at: WomenInTruckingFoundation.org/scholarship-info.

How can you support the Foundation?

Here are several ways to help create new opportunities to build and train industry professionals and demonstrate your commitment to advancing the careers of women: • Help fund scholarships: Scholarships are funded both by individuals, foundations and corporations. Corporations and foundations have the option to create a branded scholarship.

Raising awareness for the scholarship program at the 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo.

• Donate an item for auction: Donations are needed for the annual online auction, including branded company gear, swag or items of interest for drivers. Vacation packages are welcome. • Purchase Foundation bracelets: Limited edition Foundation bracelets make a great gift for employees, clients, family and friends. To place bulk orders, contact Christina@WomenInTrucking.org.

Every dollar raised goes directly to the educational costs of award recipients. n

To learn more and support the Foundation, visit WomenInTruckingFoundation.org

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