ENEOS Announces Acceler8 Partnership to Support Los Angeles At-Risk Youth on the Path to Employment

ENEOS is excited to announce a new partnership with Acceler8, a Los Angeles based, independent non-profit Automotive Education Program founded by law enforcement veterans to train and mentor at-risk youth. After receiving recent funding from the California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) program and securing their new permanent Arts District location near downtown Los Angeles, the Accler8 team has several community events geared towards supporting local families in need of preventative maintenance.

This is where ENEOS will play a major role in more than just sponsorship, but a shared mission to provide lubricants, resources, and technical education to jumpstart the careers of young car enthusiasts. And as the automotive industry continues to evolve, so does creating an increasing demand for skilled technicians who are trained to understand traditional mechanical systems and high-tech lubricants that keep them running optimally.

Through the ENEOS and Acceler8 partnership, students will gain access to: 

  • ENEOS technical training: Direct insights to the science of lubrication, crucial for the longevity and performance of the engine and transmission
  • Enhanced shop resources: ENEOS products used during hands-on workshops, ensuring students are utilizing the best products available
  • Career pathways: Exposure to the global ENEOS network of garages and partners, opening doors for internships and entry-level job placements


To kick the partnership off, we participated in Acceler8’s Driven Fore Success fundraiser golf tournament in Riverside, California, where Team ENEOS (including ENEOS ambassadors Evasive Motorsports) played alongside other supporting program sponsors in an effort to raise awareness for the 2026 Acceler8 program.

“Partnering with ENEOS allows us to bring a higher level of technical sophistication to our curriculum,” said Charles “Woody” Woodruff, founder of Acceler8. “Our students get to work with the same high-performance products used internationally by professional racing teams, which will give them confidence to know they’re learning at the highest industry standards.”