graduates are starting real careers, and the Foundation is proud to help open that door.” “Hosting the NTXAD Fast Track program introduces Collin College to talented students we first meet through the Auto Tech Competition,” said Elias Alba, director of automotive and collision programs at Collin College. “Many of these students continue their education with us and go on to earn additional certifications — Fast Track is the front door to a much longer pathway.” Fast Track is one of several career pathways NTXAD has built to connect young people with automotive careers, including the North Texas Auto Tech Competition, the NTXAD Apprenticeship Program powered by ASE, dealership mentoring, career events and partnerships with area schools. Together, these programs have placed 224 students into dealership and automotive careers over the past three years. For dealers across Texas, the model is straightforward and repeatable: Connect high school automotive programs with dealership employers, add a brief but intensive bridge program built around service department needs, and let the relationships do the rest. Learn more at keepamericamoving.org. 17 DEALERS’ CHOICE
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