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� SHIPLEY ENERGY ESTABLISHES CDL SCHOLARSHIP
Shipley Energy , York , Pennsylvania , is partnering with HACC , Central Pennsylvania ’ s Community College , to establish the Shipley Energy CDL Scholarship Fund .
The partnership is designed to help meet the needs of students entering a career in transportation and to bring awareness to the transportation industry , Shipley Energy said in announcing the scholarship fund . The demand for CDL
Anthony Clabaugh has worked as a driver for Shipley Energy for almost 25 years . Photo courtesy of Shipley Energy .
drivers is very high and there are no federal student loans or financial aid to assist CDL students , the company said . Shipley Energy said the purpose of the scholarship is to help reduce the barrier of entry for students in need of financial assistance .
Shipley Energy is a privately-owned energy company , supplying commercial and residential electricity , natural gas , propane , heating oil , and HVAC services in Central Pennsylvania .
The American Trucking Association estimates there are approximately 60,000 driver jobs currently open , Shipley Energy said , and that figure is likely to top 100,000 in a few years .
“ Partnering with HACC allows us to help address the driver shortage in our own backyard and provides an opportunity for those that want to have a sustainable career in the transportation workforce ,” said Janet Kope , recruiting specialist at Shipley Energy .
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HACC ’ s CDL program enrolls over 100 students annually . HACC has the ability to train in CDL Class A , B , and customized training for companies and students in the transportation industry . “ We are grateful to Shipley Energy for establishing this scholarship to help students with financial need to take part in the CDL program ,” said Julie Quigley , HACC ’ s CDL coordinator .
“ With nearly 200 vehicles in our fleet , we understand the importance of attracting highly-trained commercial vehicle drivers ,” said Dan Santillo , vice president of operations for Shipley Energy . “ HACC is able to provide the high-quality educa tion and training for CDL students , and we are proud to support their efforts .”
The Shipley Energy CDL Scholarship Fund will benefit students enrolled in the CDL program at HACC ’ s Harrisburg Campus . Students must be at least 21 years old at the time of application to the program . The funds may be used for tuition , fees , books and / or program expenses . Eligible students can apply for the scholarship at www . hacc . edu / scholarships .
On May 9 , HACC , at the Harrisburg Campus , hosted Shipley Energy Day to recognize the new partnership . The event was open to the public and Shipley Energy team members and vehicles were on-site .
� CONGRESS TO EPA : STOP UNDERCUTTING FUTURE OF RENEWABLE FUEL
Biotechnology Innovation Organization President and CEO Jim Greenwood expressed support for a U . S . House of Representatives letter , authored by Representatives Cindy Axne , D-Iowa and Adrian Smith , R-Neb ., requesting U . S . Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler immediately end the practice of granting small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard for large or unqualified refiners . Thirty-five members , in total , signed the bipartisan letter .
“ Congress is rightfully highlighting how current EPA policy is undercutting family farms and biofuel producers when the agency grants improper RFS waivers ,” said Greenwood . “ At a time of unpredictability for rural America and the biofuel industry , it is critical that the Trump administration upholds its commitment to our nation ’ s farmers and stands by its promise to bolster American energy security . Granting unjustified exemptions from renewable fuel requirements increases market uncertainty and deters the development of new , sustainable biofuels — innovations that can help address our country ’ s energy needs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well . We thank the members of Congress who signed this letter , and BIO will continue to engage with Administrator Wheeler in an effort to reverse the unprecedented rate of waivers .”
BIO is a trade association representing biotechnology companies , academic institutions , state biotechnology centers and
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