Valvoline Global Operations has launched its next-generation Aspiring Mechanics Program, a global initiative designed to remove entry barriers and create opportunities for the next generation of automotive technicians.
The program arrives at a crucial time, with the global automotive industry projected to face a shortage of 4.3 million skilled workers by 2030.
As part of the initiative, Valvoline Global has committed $1 million over five years to support around 10,000 aspiring technicians worldwide through training, scholarships, and local engagement programs.
Since the introduction of its Mechanics Month program in 2020, now celebrated annually in over 60 countries, Valvoline Global has supported technicians through scholarships, apprenticeships, and mentorships tailored to local needs.
The new Aspiring Mechanics Program expands those efforts and includes a flagship partnership with the Hub for Innovative Learning and Leadership (HILL) in Lexington, Kentucky, where the company is headquartered.
“This partnership gives our students authentic pathways into high-demand careers where their skills will make an immediate difference,” said Michelle Wilson, Principal and Lead Learner for The HILL.
“With Valvoline Global championing our students, they can clearly see a future for themselves in a field where they are truly needed and valued.”
The program will also be showcased at the upcoming Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix, highlighting its commitment to hands-on learning.
Students from La Escuela Mexicana de Electricidad (EME), who received scholarships through the initiative, will join Valvoline’s motorsport partner, the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team, for an immersive trackside experience.
Participants will tour the team garage and observe professional F1 mechanics in action, gaining firsthand exposure to how innovation and precision define performance at the sport’s highest level.
For students like Julio Del Moral, a scholarship recipient from EME, the opportunity is transformative. “I feel very grateful for the scholarship,” he said. “We need this to continue learning and motivating ourselves. I hope this scholarship can benefit many people so they can have opportunities and continue learning.”
Through its Aspiring Mechanics Program, Valvoline Global continues to strengthen its long-standing commitment to empowering the next generation of skilled automotive professionals worldwide.
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