Peter Boulware Toyota and FSU’s Jim Moran College: Driving the Future of Automotive Entrepreneurship

April 27th, 2025 by

FSU Autopreneurs

At Peter Boulware Toyota, we believe the road to success is paved with opportunity, mentorship, and education. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Florida State University Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, the only institution in the country offering an undergraduate minor in Automotive Franchising.

Since the program’s launch in 2021, our dealership has welcomed students to intern and gain real-world experience in every corner of the business—from Sales and Service to Finance, Marketing, Accounting, and Collision Repair.

🏆 Mentorship That Makes a Difference

As part of our ongoing support, Peter Boulware Toyota contributes time, talent, and funding to the program, including the creation of the Peter Boulware Toyota Scholarship.

 

📅 Timeline of Impact:

  • Summer 2021: We welcomed our very first intern, who received a comprehensive overview of each department with a focused experience in Sales.
  • Summer 2024: Three students completed the 12-week internship program, gaining in-depth exposure to all areas of the dealership before selecting a specialized department for hands-on experience.
  • Summer 2025: Four new interns are set to join our team, working across Sales, Accounting, Service, and Collision Repair for immersive, real-world learning.
  • Year-Round: Peter Boulware Toyota leaders regularly serve as guest speakers in the “Intro to Automotive Franchising” course, sharing insight and mentorship directly with students.

🎓 Real Experience. Real Impact.

The internship program goes beyond observation. Students roll up their sleeves and work alongside department leaders, learning the core fundamentals of automotive operations and customer service.

“At Peter Boulware Toyota, we’re passionate about helping the next generation of entrepreneurs. We don’t just show them the business—we invite them into it,” said Peter Boulware.

🤝 A Shared Mission for Excellence

As a proud FSU alumnus, Super Bowl Champion, and entrepreneur, Peter Boulware knows firsthand how powerful the combination of mentorship and education can be.

His commitment to developing future leaders aligns perfectly with the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship’s mission: to inspire innovation, instill compassion, and ignite an entrepreneurial mindset in the next generation of leaders.

Together, we’re driving change —in our industry and our community.

🔗 Learn More

We’re honored to stand alongside FSU and the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship as champions of entrepreneurship and education.

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