WORKFORCE IN 2023 With the new Workforce Development team in place, we are in preparation for another successful year of awarding scholarships. Since its inception, the New Hampshire Automotive Education Foundation has grown substantially, awarding on average over $90,000 annually. The Foundation's success is largely due to the NHADA membership's participation and generous financial contributions to our annual fundraisers. On March 3, 2023, we will have our eighth annual Big Raffle for Automotive Education at the Rex Theatre in Manchester, NH. This event is our largest fundraiser — we sell all $100,000 worth of raffle tickets yearly. Please support New Hampshire's automotive education by purchasing a raffle ticket if you have not already. There are other ways to support the foundation besides the Big Raffle. Participating in our annual Drive for a Tech Golf Tournament is an option. Alternatively, you may consider sponsoring a student in an upcoming competition, utilizing a job training grant, or participating on an advisory board. These are just a few of the many ways to get involved. This year, we aim to expand our existing outreach strategy by highlighting the industry's excitement, necessity, and perks on modern platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Additionally, we are working to remove any barriers students may face and create streamlined pathways to set students up for a successful career in the automotive industry. An example of providing a new pathway is the NHADA Job Board where high school CTE students in Automotive can search for NHADA member businesses in the area to complete their job co-op, find jobs that are interested in hiring, and apply all in one place. For more information about the job board or how to get involved with the foundation, visit foundation.nhada.com. In addition to highlighting automotive through our social media channels, we will also show the fruits the industry bears by visiting each of NH’s 20 career technology education centers (CTEs). Often, we are joined by an NHADA member business to connect them to our educational partners and help give them tools and resources for a more collaborative industry. Lastly, the NHADA Communications Team created the Fast Track program. This online tool is a one-stop shop for students to access the resources that we offer to them. Utilizing Fast Track, they can view a video hub of information presented by an industry member with decades of experience, see our upcoming events, apply for scholarships, and participate in contests we hold throughout the year. As we visit New Hampshire Automotive programs, we encourage students to sign up for the Fast Track program to help kickstart their careers. We have much ground to cover and a lot to do in 2023, but we look forward to seeing the impact we are making in the years to come. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me directly at amemmolo@nhada.com or 603-224-2369. 2022’S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT A GLANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED • 52 scholarships • Over $90,000 FUNDRAISING TOTALS • Raffle 2022 – 1000 tickets sold for $100,000 • Golf 2022 – Over $70,000 OTHER STATS • College and Career Day • Over 550 students attended • 32 members attended • All five CCSNH colleges were represented • ApprenticeshipNH tabled • Instructor Training • Two days hosted at Nashua Community College • Instructors from 17 of the 20 high schools we work with • Over 20 instructors from around the state • Sanel/NAPA, ACDC, Grappone, and DOE Cluster sessions JANUARY 2023 17
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