Marlow Auto Group Supports Local Automotive Education to Build Tomorrow’s Technicians
August 2025 | Winchester, Virginia: On August 12, 2025, a Marlow Auto Group donation brought a van packed with brand-new auto parts to the Dowell J. Howard Center’s Automotive Department. These parts will soon become valuable learning tools for students in the school’s Auto Body Technology program and reflect Marlow’s ongoing commitment to supporting education in Winchester and investing in the next generation of automotive professionals. Automotive Instructor Eddie Dorman received the donation with gratitude, noting how the materials will give his students hands-on experience in repair and refinishing.
Why This Marlow Auto Group Donation Matters to Winchester and Beyond
At Marlow Auto Group, our core values of Community and Relationships guide everything we do. Supporting programs like the Auto Body Technology class at Dowell J. Howard Center fits perfectly with our mission to build lasting connections and strengthen those around us. These students aren’t just learning classroom theory — they are mastering essential, real-world skills. With every nut, bolt, and panel, they’re preparing to repair, paint, and restore real vehicles. The parts we delivered will allow them to apply techniques that could launch lifelong careers. By investing in their education now, we’re helping shape a future workforce that could one day be part of the local automotive industry — and perhaps even join our team.
Hands-On Learning with Real Automotive Parts
The Auto Body Technology program provides professional-grade training. Students learn the mechanical aspects of auto repair along with the artistry of automotive painting and refinishing. Our contribution included fenders, bumpers, and other body components. These will let students practice repairing dents, aligning panels, and applying smooth, professional coats of paint — exactly the skills today’s body shops use daily. Working with real materials, not simulations, boosts student confidence. This experience ensures graduates leave the program with both technical expertise and problem-solving abilities the industry needs.
Building Stronger School-Business Partnerships
Our relationship with Dowell J. Howard Center is part of a larger effort to bridge education and local industry. When schools and businesses collaborate, students benefit from richer resources, and employers gain a more prepared workforce. These partnerships matter. They ensure students gain both theoretical knowledge and real-world experience with actual parts and repair projects. As a family-owned business, we know the power of relationships. These connections create mentorship opportunities, internships, and career pathways that help students move from classrooms into meaningful, rewarding jobs.
More Than a Delivery — A Commitment to the Community
This effort wasn’t a one-time gesture. It reflects our long-term dedication to community involvement. Over the years, Marlow Auto Group has supported schools, charities, and events that enrich life in Winchester, Frederick County, and beyond. By supplying resources to Dowell J. Howard Center, we’re investing in people — students with dreams, educators with passion, and a community that thrives when its members succeed together. Every box in that van represents trust, support, and belief in local talent.
An Invitation to Stay Connected
We encourage community members, parents, and business leaders to learn more about the Dowell J. Howard Center and its programs by visiting the official Dowell J. Howard Center website. If you share our passion for building relationships and strengthening communities, we invite you to connect with us. Whether it’s through partnerships, volunteering, or collaborative projects, we can create more opportunities for young people to thrive. This donation is one example of how local businesses and schools can work hand in hand to create a lasting impact.
Looking Ahead
We’re proud to support education in ways that directly benefit student skill development. Moving forward, we’ll continue finding opportunities to contribute to programs that prepare young people for rewarding careers. When businesses invest in education, the benefits ripple through the entire region. Our partnership with Dowell J. The Howard Center demonstrates that collaboration fosters growth — not only for students but for the entire community. At Marlow Auto Group, we remain more than a dealership. We’re a neighbor, a partner, and a supporter of education, relationships, and community progress.
