Hosted by Tom Kadlec Automotive

Drive Your Future

Automotive Career Exploration Day

Explore hands-on careers in automotive technology, collision repair, customer experience, operations, business, and leadership. Students will tour real dealership environments, meet industry professionals, and discover pathways after graduation.

What to Expect

Students will participate in interactive demonstrations, behind-the-scenes tours, and conversations with real automotive professionals.

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Hands-On Experiences

Watch live demonstrations in automotive service, EV diagnostics, collision repair, parts operations, and dealership technology.

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Career Exploration

Meet professionals working in sales, marketing, finance, leadership, operations, and customer experience.

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Future Pathways

Learn about career opportunities that do not require a four-year degree, including technical schools, certifications, and skilled trades.

Career Paths You’ll Discover

Automotive careers include technical, operational, customer-focused, and leadership opportunities.

Technical & Skilled Trades

  • Automotive Technician & EV Technology
  • Collision Repair & Autobody
  • Parts, Inventory & Operations

Business & Leadership

  • Sales & Customer Experience
  • Marketing & Business Development
  • Finance, Administration & Leadership

Who Should Attend

Designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in hands-on careers, skilled trades, business, leadership, and future career opportunities.

Hands-On Careers

Perfect for students who enjoy solving problems, working with technology, and learning through real experiences.

Skilled Trades

Discover technical education paths, certifications, apprenticeships, and growing automotive careers.

Business & Leadership

Learn about opportunities in sales, customer service, marketing, finance, and dealership operations.

Schedule for the Day

Students will rotate through hands-on stations and hear directly from industry professionals.

9:00 AM

Arrival & Welcome

Check-in, welcome from the Leadership Team, and safety overview.

9:20 AM

Rotation 1

Service Shop Demo, EV Technology, Collision Repair, Sales & Customer Experience, and Parts Operations.

10:10 AM

Rotation 2

Students continue rotating through hands-on career exploration stations.

11:00 AM

Rotation 3

Students meet additional team members and experience new career areas.

11:50 AM

Rotation 4

Final station rotation through service, sales, operations, and collision repair departments.

12:30 PM

Lunch & Networking

Food trucks open while students connect with vocational and technical schools.

1:15 PM

Pathways to Your Future

Discussion about career paths, earning potential, technical schools, and future growth opportunities.

1:45 PM

Wrap-Up & Q&A

Final questions and conversations with Tom Kadlec Automotive leadership and staff.

2:00 PM

Departure

Event concludes.

Register or Ask Questions

Schools must register in advance. Registration deadline is October 14th, 2026. Limited spots are available.

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Contact Us

Main 507-280-2221
2953 Wilder Rd NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Tom Kadlec Auto Body 44.035791900681666, -92.50709075488126.