Wednesday
Alli Owens Goes Back to School
Press Release“Daytona Native and Pro Motocross Rider Teach Kids Drug-Free Lifestyles”
Owens drives the No. 19 ElectrifyingCareers.com Toyota for D’Hondt Motorsports in the ARCA RE/MAX Series. She sat on the outside pole for the Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway earlier this year and will be racing in at least nine additional events this season. Owens grew up in Daytona Beach, but recently moved to stock car racing’s hub, Mooresville, NC. Still, Owens never passes up the opportunity to return to her roots. “I loved growing up in Daytona Beach,” said Owens. “This city is near and dear to me and I never want to lose to touch with it. I’ve seen several race car drivers move to Mooresville and never go home to visit. A lot of drivers will only return home if the next race is in their hometown. Not me. I want to stay involved with this community and help it any way I can. It was great visiting my old high school today. I got to catch up with a bunch of my former teachers and chat with a lot of the students.”
At only 20 years old, Owens’ combination of youth and success make her a prime spokesperson to discuss the importance of making positive decisions. “It was definitely fun visiting Atlantic High School, but most importantly, I hope Matt and I showed everyone the importance of leading a positive lifestyle,” said Owens. “I know it’s easy for teenagers to get caught up in the wrong scene. I’ve seen too many kids ruin their future with drugs and alcohol. Matt and I are living our dreams. We wanted the students to realize that they can, too and it all starts with making the right decisions.”
Scarboro competes in Motocross, Supercross and Arenacross. He has earned five first-place finishes in the AMA – 250 A/Pro Sport Series. Scarboro hopes the extreme activities that he and Owens participate in sets an example of an exciting drug-and alcohol-free lifestyle. “Visiting Atlantic High School was a great experience,” said Scarboro. “Alli and I had the chance to talk with the students and share our message with them. I hope they realize that we’re involved in extreme sports and lead a crazy life, but it doesn’t involve drugs or alcohol. We have all the excitement that we can handle because we made smart choices when we were in high school. Hopefully the students will, too.”
About ElectrifyingCareers.com:
The web site, jointly developed by NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) and IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers), is aimed at getting young people charged up about careers in the electrical industry. With sections geared toward students, parents and guidance counselors, the site offers descriptions of nearly 60 different electrical jobs, provides information on educational and training options and includes video testimonials from successful young people in the electrical trade. The site received a Gold Award in the 2006 Best of the Web Awards competition sponsored by Building Design + Construction.
ElectrifyingCareers.com is for students, anyone considering a career change, career counselors or parents who want to investigate opportunities for others, experienced electricians, or anyone else who would like to learn how an electrical apprenticeship can open the doors for a variety of different careers.
This Week’s Featured Electrifying Job Description: Branch Manager
The Branch Manager is the top-level executive at a branch having multiple branches. This person is responsible for providing visionary leadership to the branch in keeping with the mission and vision of the company. He will hire department managers, market company services, provide leadership and direction to company employees, and solve any problems that can’t be solved at a lower level.
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