Thank you for your interest in attending the LA Auto Draft as an Employer!
For just $100 you and a co-worker will get to meet and converse with students and alumni from almost 20 local auto collision training centers including high schools, community colleges and adult training programs. In addition to the six big benefits below, you’ll also get free lunch, parking, and permission to distribute business cards and flyers to students and schools at the event. You can even hire on the spot.
Event Date: May 8th, 2024, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, at El Camino College in Torrance, CA
Six Big Benefits of Attending the Auto Draft for Employers
01
Meet New Talent
Scout the best new local talent all in one place. Conduct pre-interviews or plant seeds to entice new students your way.
02
Evaluate Skills Before Hiring
Don’t hire blind – See what you’re getting before you hire, and vote to award 8 lucky students the tools they’ll need for work.
03
Resume Database
Receive a digital database of all participating students’ resumes and portfolios for future hiring needs.
04
Clean the Shop for Tax Breaks
Did you know donations of new and used vehicles, parts, materials and tools are 100% tax deductible? Find out more
05
Upskill Opportunities
Find out how schools can help train and certify your current employees in paint, body, welding and estimating.
06
Connect with Schools
Build partnerships and start conversations that can help ensure schools will create the hires you want and need.
Invited Schools and Organizations
- Acceler8, Rancho Dominguez
- Antelope Valley College, Lancaster
- Art Center College of Design: Transportation Design, Pasadena
- Banning High School, Wilmington
- Bonita HS/San Antonio ROP, La Verne – Confirmed
- Career Education Center, Camarillo
- Cerritos College, Cerritos – Confirmed
- Charlie’s Auto Restoration School (C.A.R.S.), Torrance
- Compton College, Compton – Confirmed
- Cypress College, Cypress – Confirmed
- DSF Werks, Long Beach – Confirmed
- El Camino College, Torrance – Confirmed
- Kern High School ROC – Bakersfield – Confirmed
- LA Trade Tech, Los Angeles – Confirmed
- Norwalk High School, Norwalk
- Oxnard College, Oxnard
- San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino
- Santana High School, Santee
- Universal Technical Institute, Long Beach – Confirmed
Do you know of a collision repair school not on this list? Please let us know so we can welcome them to the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to attend the event to get the resume database?
No, as long as you register you will get the database and school contact info, but we’d love to meet you in person.
Can I attend without registering?
Yes, but you will not be allowed to distribute flyers or business cards, and students have been instructed not to accept employment offers from non-registered companies.
Where does my registration fee go?
The Auto Draft is a not-for-profit event. All proceeds will be split among participating schools.
Can I bring more than two people?
Yes, the registration form will let you add additional guests for $50 each.
Can I be an employer and a sponsor?
Absolutely! You can sponsor a Company Choice trophy, contribute flyers or swag to student goodie bags, or buy a vendor display booth for the day. Go to the Sponsors page to see options and register.
Still have questions?
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