Youngblood donates auto supplies to OTC

Youngblood Auto Group has donated supplies to Ozarks Technical Community College for the school's automotive programs.

The gift of tools and equipment - presented to the the college's fundraising arm, the OTC Foundation - is valued at more than $175,000, according to a news release.

“We are grateful for the generosity of Youngblood Auto Group, and thankful that we have businesses in our community that recognize the value of investing in its workforce,” OTC Chancellor Hal Higdon said in the release. “This gift will help to better prepare our automotive students for their careers in the automotive industry.”

The donation includes fenders, frames, bumpers, steering and suspension parts, air conditioning units, wheels, electrical components and transmissions.

Youngblood sells new and used Chrysler, Jeep, Kia and Nissan vehicles in Springfield, Branson and Marshfield, according to its website.