Jay Thomas earns General Motors Determined Student Award
Graduates Illinois Central College GM ASEP

[May 20, 2021]  

Jay Thomas, son of Ricky and Jamie Thomas of Mason City, recently graduated from Illinois Central Colleges GM ASEP program with a degree in Automotive Technology.

During the recent graduation ceremony Jay was also awarded “The Determined Student Award” that recognizes the student that displays the highest level of determination while in class.

The GM ASEP or Automotive Service Education Program is a cooperative effort between local community colleges and General Motors that allows a student to work in a real world service department environment while in college.

Graue Chevrolet Buick Cadillac acted as the sponsor allowing Jay Thomas to alternate 8 week periods between classes at ICC and working in the service department at Graue Inc with a mentor technician.

The students gain knowledge of current repair techniques, while earning GM Certification that will allow them to start work right out of college.

Jay plans to work full time at Graue Inc as a technician using skills learned at ICC and the ASEP program.

Jay Thomas with his parents Ricky & Jamie Thomas

Jay Thomas with Shannon Nycum District Manager After Sales General Motors and Chris Graue General Manager Graue Inc

[Chris Graue]