April 5, 2013—To Get It Fixed (T.G.I.F.) Body Shop Inc., of Fremont, Calif., was awarded the Mission Valley ROP Platinum Educational Business Partner Award earlier last month.
Kathy Mello, owner of T.G.I.F. Body Shop, was recognized for her unwavering support of Mission Valley ROP through her support of instruction and providing industry-relevant feedback to maintain program curriculum.
T.G.I.F. Body Shop has also created a student scholarship in memory of an instructor’s family member, competed in the annual Toys for Tots charity event, donated numerous equipment, and served as an active advisory member for nearly 20 years.
The Platinum Educational Business Partner Award highlights relationships that contribute to the success of career technical education programs, and the positive benefits that result for the students, community and local economy.
Kathy Mello accepted the award at the Mission Valley ROP’s Spring Career and Technical Education Advisory Meeting on March 14.
