Donation Supports the Education, Professional Development and Advancement of Women in the Automotive Aftermarket

Key Highlights

• Synchrony donates $25,000 to Women in Auto Care to support education and career advancement for women in the automotive aftermarket
• Funding enables professional development scholarships, purchase of essential tools, and educational programs for women entering or advancing in the auto care sector
• Donation aligns with Synchrony’s Education as an Equalizer initiative to promote equal access to learning and career opportunities

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 3, 2025 – Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, today announced a $25,000 donation to Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association. This contribution aligns with Synchrony's Education as an Equalizer program and aims to support women in the automotive aftermarket industry.

Synchrony’s donation will fund professional development and the purchase of essential tools for women entering or advancing in the auto care sector. Now in its 20th year, Women in Auto Care has distributed numerous awards to aspiring automotive professionals, including cash scholarships and toolkits, offering a powerful investment in the empowerment of women in the industry.

The donation will support various initiatives, including:

• Professional development scholarships: Providing women with opportunities for ongoing learning and skill enhancement
• Funding for essential industry tools: Helping women acquire the necessary equipment to start or advance their careers in auto care
• Educational programs and training: Supporting programs that provide women with the knowledge and expertise needed to succeed in the industry

“Synchrony supports Women in Auto Care’s mission to engage, educate, and empower women within the auto care industry,” said Patrice Boone, senior vice president and CMO of Synchrony’s Home & Auto platform. “The Women in Auto Care community provides invaluable opportunities, education, and career leadership to women, which aligns with our commitment to promote educational opportunities.”

“Synchrony’s donation is a crucial step in helping us break down barriers for women seeking to enter and thrive in the auto care sector,” said Missy Stephens, manager, community engagement, Auto Care Association. “These funds will directly address the challenges many women in the industry face by providing access to the resources and education needed to succeed.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the purpose of Synchrony’s $25,000 donation to Women in Auto Care?
A: The donation supports education, professional development scholarships, and the purchase of essential tools to empower women entering or advancing their careers in the automotive aftermarket sector.

Q: How will this donation impact women in the automotive aftermarket industry?
A: It will provide critical resources that help women gain the skills, knowledge, and equipment needed to succeed and grow in the auto care profession, breaking down barriers to advancement.

Q: What programs does Women in Auto Care offer that will benefit from this funding?
A: The donation will support initiatives such as professional development scholarships, educational training programs, and the provision of toolkits and other essential equipment for female automotive professionals.

Q: Where can I learn more about Women in Auto Care and their scholarship programs?
A: More information is available at autocare.org/wiac, which details the community’s educational offerings, networking opportunities, and award programs.

About Women in Auto Care

Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, is dedicated to engaging, educating, and empowering women within the auto care industry. Women in Auto Care provides opportunities, education, and career leadership to women through conferences, networking events, scholarships, educational programs, data resources, awards, and more. The community fosters collaboration and support, setting a high standard for all Auto Care communities. Women in Auto Care initiatives include Connection Circles, which offer informal virtual networking and professional development, and scholarship programs that award cash and tool kits to deserving female students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket. Learn more about the Women in Auto Care community and its awards at autocare.org/wiac.

About Synchrony

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry’s most complete digitally enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoor, pet and more. We have an established and diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations and healthcare service providers, which we refer to as our “partners.” We connect our partners and consumers through our dynamic financial ecosystem and provide them with a diverse set of financing solutions and innovative digital capabilities to address their specific needs and deliver seamless, omnichannel experiences. We offer the right financing products to the right customers in their channel of choice. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com.

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Media Contact:

Lauren Devilbiss
Synchrony
lauren.devilbiss@syf.com