Thanks for your interest in attending the LA Auto Draft as a Student!
The 2024 Auto Draft is open to auto collision repair, painting, and restoration students and alumni of:
- High schools and ROPs
- Colleges and technical institutes
- Private and non-profit youth and adult training programs
Registration for the show is now CLOSED, but you can still attend as a spectator.
Please join us at El Camino College, parking lot D from 9:00am – 3:00pm and see what auto collision repair is all about. Check out the competition, and please join us next year as a competitor too!
Event location address: 3400 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506
Six Big Benefits of Attending the Auto Draft for Students and Alumni
01
Meet Your Next Employer
How many shops want to hire you? What do they offer? Meet them all at the Auto Draft.
02
Compete for Big Prizes
This year’s trophy packages are worth $1000 or more! Tools, equipment, cash… who knows?
03
Get Famous
Reporters from TV, newspapers, auto magazines and social media will be looking for great stories like yours.
04
Vendors and Tech Demos
See what tool and material vendors have to offer including hands-on ADAS, frame rack and paint demos.
05
Employer Database
Even if you’re not ready for a job yet, you’ll get a digital database of all the employers for when you’re ready.
06
Bragging Rights
Keep an eye on the competition from schools throughout southern California. Who will win big in 2024?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to fill out all three forms to participate?
No, all students and alumni are encouraged to come and represent their schools whether they display or not! However, each form unlocks certain benefits. For example, students who enter a display item but do not create a resume are not eligible to win top trophy prizes.
I’m not a student, but I want a job. Can I come?
Yes, but only students and alumni can display vehicles and parts. Fill out Forms 1 and 3.
Can I show more than one thing?
Absolutely! Just fill out a Form 2 for each vehicle or object you want to enter.
Why won’t it let me pick multiple trophy categories?
Please select only one category so
My school isn’t listed, but we want to participate. What do we do?
Click here to add a school. Students can fill out Forms 1-3 and select a school of ‘other’ while we update the list.
Still have questions?
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