2024 LOS ANGELES AUTO DRAFT
Find Talent, Build Talent
Join us MAY 8th, 2024 for the Auto Draft, a car show and flipped career fair that allows employers to view auto collision student and graduate skills before hiring.
Event Date: May 8th, 2024, 9:00am – 3:00pm Location: El Camino College, Torrance, CA (near LAX)
Registration
The Auto Draft is a not-for-profit event focused on connecting schools, students and employers in a convenient and exciting way that will attract the best new talent. All proceeds will be split among participating schools.
EMPLOYERS
- See real skills before you hire
- Meet graduates and students
- Resume & portfolio database
- Vote for trophy winners
- Network with over 15 schools
STUDENTS
- Win prizes up to $1000 value
- Swag bags and free lunch
- Meet potential employers
- Tech and product demos
- Registration is FREE
SPONSORS
- Display products at an info booth
- Demo products at the event
- Network with shops and students
- Sponsor a trophy prize package
- Over 500 invited bodyshops
About Us
Two People Starting Something Big
The skilled trades hiring crisis is real. Pati Fairchild of El Camino College and Roman Castaneda of the Los Angeles I-CAR Committee saw the challenges collision repair employers face in finding and hiring new talent and decided to do something about it: they’re throwing a party, making introductions, and you’re invited. What win-wins will you find at the Auto Draft?
- Friendly Competition
- Media Attention
- Geared to Grow
- Marketing Opportunity
- Experienced Techs Too
- All in One Place
The Auto Draft is just the start of what can happen when schools and employers partner up in creative ways, and the more publicly we do it, the more parents and the community will see what great career opportunities the nearly $7.5 billion California auto collision repair industry represents (Statista.com). Opportunities exist for current technicians too. From industry certifications to custom training opportunities for your team, let’s talk. We can’t wait to meet you.