Jam-packed with top-level speakers, this conference is sure to inspire and ignite passion in all those who attend, said the association.
The total cost of BAT on American families is approaching $2,000 per year, the association estimates.
Working directly with the educational institution or through an industry company, Auto Care Careers on Campus will provide the tools and resources necessary to conduct on-campus events, whether in the classroom or as part of a career fair.
Scholarships are made possible by the support of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association, the Manufacturers’ Representatives Council and YANG.
The associations work together to recognize professional technicians who have tested and obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas during the 2016 test administered by ASE.
In addition to outlining methods to attract recent graduates and military veterans, the guide features social media recruitment strategies and ways to strengthen retention and mentoring efforts.
Comprised of more than 500,000 businesses, including manufacturers, distributors, parts stores and repair shops, the auto care industry employs more than 4.5 million people in a wide variety of roles – from engineering, sales and finance careers to manufacturing, supply chain and technician positions.
The program provides employees who are new to the aftermarket with a better understanding of the industry, its structure and big-picture trends.
The centerpiece of the UNF outreach effort is an internship fair scheduled for March 1. The Auto Care Association is coordinating efforts to represent the auto care industry at the fair and is looking for member companies to participate alongside the association.
The Next Step Program offers future leaders in the auto care industry the opportunity to become involved in the industry and trade association by receiving scholarships to attend the Auto Care Association’s Spring Leadership Days.
The event will feature Bob Woodward, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Washington Post associate editor, as a keynote speaker.
The conference provides seven hours of education to enhance leadership skills, sharpen global perspective of the auto care industry and develop relationships with peers.