2025 Pub. 7 Issue 5

NH AUTO CAREERS HITS THE ROAD WITH AUTOMOTIVE CAREER EXPLORATION TRAILER The New Hampshire Automotive Education Foundation has taken career exploration to the next level with the launch of the NH Auto Careers Exploration trailer — a 24-foot mobile showcase designed to spark interest in automotive and transportation careers across the Granite State. Supplied by Ron’s Toy Shop in Manchester, New Hampshire, the Carmate trailer is towed by a Ram 2500 outfitted with a Rocky Ridge package generously donated by Rocky Ridge. Wrapped in bold, eye-catching graphics, the trailer brings the energy of the industry directly to schools, career fairs and community events. HANDS-ON INDUSTRY SECTIONS The trailer is divided into interactive sections representing key areas of the industry: • Powersports: Featuring a fuel-injected throttle body, carburetor and clutches from Manchester Community College, plus a Suzuki GSXR front fairing and wheel donated by Souhegan Valley Motorsports. • Diesel Technology: Showcasing a MACK turbo and diesel injectors from White Mountains Community College. • Collision Repair: Complete with body repair tools, a spray gun and a fender displaying varying levels of real-world damage, all contributed by Nashua Community College. • General Automotive: Highlights include a cylinder cutaway from Seacoast School of Technology, a four-stroke engine and rear differential from Salem High School, an alternator from Megatech, and an interactive electrical circuit board from Sugar River Valley Technical Center. Visitors can also try their hand at the crowd-pleasing “tire changing speed wrench challenge.” FAN FAVORITES Beyond the technical equipment, the trailer features engaging experiences that capture attention across all ages. Guests can test their skills in a race car simulator, practice their precision in a welding simulator and even take part in friendly competitions with RC car racing around the trailer. In addition to the fun and games, the trailer also has a highlight wall that showcases the 20 high school and five community colleges that offer automotive education in New Hampshire. INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION The goal of the NH Auto Careers trailer is simple: bring the automotive industry to life for young people across New Hampshire. By offering a hands-on look at the skills, tools and technologies used by today’s professionals, the trailer serves as a powerful recruitment tool. As the trailer tours schools, businesses and events statewide, NH Auto Careers continues to drive home one message: The automotive industry is full of possibilities, and the road to a successful career starts here. 10

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