Auto Care Careers, a program of the Auto Care Association, has paired with several colleges and technical schools across the country as part of their strategy to connect the industry to the next generation of the workforce. Employers within the aftermarket are invited to participate alongside Auto Care Careers on campus at the various scheduled events planned for this fall.
The following events are set to take place in the coming months:
- Sept. 21 at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas—Professional Association for Industrial Distribution (PAID) Career Fair
- Sept. 27 at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania—Career Fair
- Oct. 11-12 at the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, Ohio—Career Fair
- Oct. 12 at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan—Career Fair
- Nov. 8 at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida—Business Internship Fair
- Date TBA at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois—Career Fair
Participating schools are highly-recommended by Auto Care member companies based on their technically-skilled students and top-notch programs.
“The Auto Care Careers on Campus program works to expand the awareness of career opportunities in the automotive aftermarket at the post-secondary school level,” said Courtney Hammer, director, job and career development for the Auto Care Association. “We have created relationships with several new schools that are eager to hear about employment opportunities in the industry, so that employers can establish a new pipeline of talent at schools that have been vetted by the Auto Care Association. Bottom line, this is an easy way to connect with new schools and recruit high-quality young people.”
Ideal participating employers will have internships or entry-level positions readily available for students enthusiastic about entering the auto care industry. In turn, companies get the opportunity to field some of the best and brightest talent these universities have to offer.
Employers can learn more about participating in one or more of the on-campus fall events by contacting Katy McQuiston at katy.mcquistion@autocare.org and visiting www.autocarecareers.org/on-campus.