Hands-On Experiences
Watch live demonstrations in automotive service, EV diagnostics, collision repair, parts operations, and dealership technology.
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.
Students will participate in interactive demonstrations, behind-the-scenes tours, and conversations with real automotive professionals.
Watch live demonstrations in automotive service, EV diagnostics, collision repair, parts operations, and dealership technology.
Meet professionals working in sales, marketing, finance, leadership, operations, and customer experience.
Learn about career opportunities that do not require a four-year degree, including technical schools, certifications, and skilled trades.
Automotive careers include technical, operational, customer-focused, and leadership opportunities.
Designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in hands-on careers, skilled trades, business, leadership, and future career opportunities.
Perfect for students who enjoy solving problems, working with technology, and learning through real experiences.
Discover technical education paths, certifications, apprenticeships, and growing automotive careers.
Learn about opportunities in sales, customer service, marketing, finance, and dealership operations.
Students will rotate through hands-on stations and hear directly from industry professionals.
Check-in, welcome from the Leadership Team, and safety overview.
Service Shop Demo, EV Technology, Collision Repair, Sales & Customer Experience, and Parts Operations.
Students continue rotating through hands-on career exploration stations.
Students meet additional team members and experience new career areas.
Final station rotation through service, sales, operations, and collision repair departments.
Food trucks open while students connect with vocational and technical schools.
Discussion about career paths, earning potential, technical schools, and future growth opportunities.
Final questions and conversations with Tom Kadlec Automotive leadership and staff.
Event concludes.
Schools must register in advance. Registration deadline is October 14th, 2026. Limited spots are available.