those working in the automotive industry. Guidance counselors and instructors seem to be stuck in an outdated mindset that if you go to college and go on to get a corporate office job, then you will be successful. This train-of-thought needs to change. People just assume auto technicians will always be around when their car breaks down, but if we don’t start promoting this as a viable career option, it is possible that someday, there will be no one left to fix our cars. Choosing to become a technician is an excellent career choice. The pay is great and upward movement within companies is a very real possibility. GLANCDA understands this issue and is doing their part to help. Through GLANCDA’s philanthropic giving, the organization continues to elevate the importance of workforce development and training opportunities available throughout the greater Los Angeles region. “GLANCDA and its member dealers have long been dedicated supporters of growing the automotive workforce in the Los Angeles region, and it is now more important than ever to help support the training for the next generation of auto technology workers,” said Bob Smith, Executive Director of GLANCDA. “We’re very excited to introduce these kids and students to the many exciting opportunities available in the auto industry.” Each year, GLANCDA hosts the Career Fair and Career Pathways event during the first two public days of the auto show. Attendees of the career event have the opportunity to engage with exhibitors who are focusing on electrification, culture, future mobility, and connectivity. As dealers, you can be a part of the solution. Did you know that the students that attend these events come prepared to talk to you, the exhibitor, about their future career? They are ready to be interviewed for a job and hopefully they leave with a job offer in hand. Actively participating in career events is a great way to recruit and hire well-trained auto technicians that are excited to make a difference. In addition, GLANCDA works closely with local colleges to ensure that lines of communication are open and a constant stream of students are ready for a new and exciting career as a technician. There are opportunities for you to support these colleges as they visit local high schools and recruit potential students. From setting up booths to providing swag and snacks, these seemingly easy actions make a difference. And who knows, your contribution could be opening the door for countless potential technicians. We recently sat down with two incredible women whom GLANCDA works closely with: Priscilla Englert of Citrus College and Wendy Lucko of Pasadena City College. We hope you enjoy reading the following stories and learning more about their journey to teaching and training the technicians of tomorrow as well as learning more about the colleges they work at and the degrees that are offered. GLANCDA would like to thank Priscilla and Wendy for their time and hope that their stories inspire you to get involved in training the future generation. EPIC is proud of its partnership with more than 300 California dealerships and is the CNCDA’s only licensed broker for Health Insurance and Workers’ Compensation. As the dealers’ consultant, experience what EPIC can do for you today, including: • A team producing real results and decades of experience with dealerships and their specific needs • Proprietary Workers’ Compensation and specific insurance products tailored for dealerships • Full compliance, along with audit and claims management EPICBROKERS.COM ©2023 Edgewood Partners Insurance Center. All rights reserved. | CA License: 0B29370 LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SERVICES BY CONTACTING: Alison McCallum (949) 422-6431 alison.mccallum@epicbrokers.com Eric Kitei (949) 228-2779 eric.kitei@epicbrokers.com 9
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