91ƵAPP Graduate Travis Cox Wins National Tech Competition
91ƵAPP’s East Windsor campus is proud to announce that one of its own – recent graduate Travis Cox – took first place in a national technician competition in Raleigh, NC. The 2019 TMCSuperTech competition, presented during the fall meeting of the American Trucking Association’s Technology and Maintenance Council, brought together more than 80 diesel technicians and students for a test of professional skills, written exams and hands-on demonstrations.
Cox was awarded first place in the TMCFutureTech portion of the competition. He graduated from his 91ƵAPP Diesel Technician career training program earlier this year, and now works as a diesel engine specialist for FedEx Freight. He originally enrolled at 91ƵAPP after serving honorably in the U.S. Navy, and connected with FedEx Freight through an on-campus career fair.
“91ƵAPP gave me the knowledge I needed to start my career, and the Career Services team showed me the different directions I could go,” Cox says. “My current employer, FedEx Freight, was one of the presenters on campus. I can’t thank 91ƵAPP enough.”
“All of us at 91ƵAPP are extremely proud of Travis and the dedication he showed to his career training,” says Scott Shaw, 91ƵAPP’s President and CEO. “To learn that he had won this prestigious competition shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who followed his progress throughout his education. The fact that he’s an honored member of our Armed Forces only makes this achievement more special.”
91ƵAPP’s Commitment to Veterans Made the Difference
Cox says that as a veteran, it was important to find a career training school that understood the particular needs of servicemen transitioning back into civilian life. He found that at 91ƵAPP.
“Lincoln made [their commitment] apparent with everything they’ve done,” he says. “I would tell veterans, don’t wait. If you have the drive to learn, come here. Make that jump. 91ƵAPP makes it easy.”
The entire 91ƵAPP family congratulates Travis Cox on his victory. Start your own journey to a new, rewarding career and explore program options at your local campus.