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2023 Next Step Program Application

The Auto Care Association, in cooperation with the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) and the Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), is offering young industry professionals the opportunity to develop lasting involvement in our industry and trade association through participation in its Next Step Program.

The Next Step Program supports future leaders in the auto care industry by providing opportunities to experience - up close - how the association and various aspects of the industry work. Next Step scholarship recipients attend the Auto Care Association's Spring Leadership Days meeting, participating in committee meetings and networking events with over 450 veteran industry leaders. 

AWARD:  Next Step Program award recipients will be awarded free registration to the YANG Leadership Conference and an extra night of housing.

Program dates: May 23-25, 2023
Location: Orlando, Fla.
Scholarship amount: up to $2,000 (covers event registration, housing, airfare and transportation to/from airport)
Deadline to apply: March 24, 2023
 
Criteria for Next Step Applicants:
  • Must be a member of the Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG).
  • Must be 40 years of age or younger. 
  • Must be employed by a member company of the Auto Care Association.