ACA, Ohio college to promote auto careers

LIMA, Ohio — The Auto Care Association (ACA) is partnering with the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) in Lima to promote the auto care industry as a desirable career choice.

UNOH is an entrepreneurial, not-for-profit university founded in 1920. The university's High Performance program provides training in welding and fabrication, engine machining, custom engine building, steering and suspension, drive lines, accessories trends, fuels, electronics and ignitions.

The university states on its website it is known worldwide for its automotive, diesel and high-performance courses of study. Among its partnerships with industry are: Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA); National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF); Richard Childress Racing; and Speedway Motorsports Inc.

Auto Care Careers staff is working with UNOH's Career Services department to promote the auto care industry as a highly desirable career choice, the ACA said.

UNOH's College of Applied Technologies is hosting its spring 2017 Career Tech Days, May 17-18, where students have the opportunity to meet potential employers. Students from a variety of relevant majors will be present at all events, including automotive technology, automotive technology supervision, robotics and automation and diesel technology.

ACA is encouraging its members to promote the merits of their companies, interview students and fill open positions during the event. There is no cost to attend.

Members interested in participating in the UNOH career fair should contact Katy McQuiston at [email protected] by May 1.

Previously, ACA announced that it was partnering with the University of North Florida (UNF) in Jacksonville, Fla., and working with UNF's Coggin College of Business to promote the auto care industry as a career choice.