Association Events
Learn about NHADA's major events and fundraisers.
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Automotive instructors, NHADA members, and manufacturer representatives joined forces to showcase training opportunities, demonstrate the latest vehicles, and highlight career paths available in today’s evolving automotive industry.
“New Hampshire’s auto industry is full of opportunity,” said Dan Bennett, President of NHADA. “We have the programs, instructors, and technology in place. What we need now are the students ready to step in and build their careers. Career Day is about sparking that interest and showing young people the possibilities in front of them.”
Featured Guests & Industry Panel
This year’s Career Day highlighted several featured guests who brought both career success stories and personal passions:
- Josh Schofield, Diesel Senior Master Technician, Grappone Ford (Ford Asset Graduate), showcased his pull truck.
- Andrew Lavalley, Master Technician, Grappone Honda, shared his Honda S2000 race car.
Students also engaged in live Q&A sessions with an industry panel that shared real-world experiences, challenges, and advice:
- Riley Flynn, Diesel Technician, Grappone Ford
- Mike Lahey, General Manager, Collins Business Group
- Noah Alfonso, Technician, Ira Toyota of Manchester
- John Collins, Technician, Quirk Chevrolet
Hands-On Exploration
Students explored display vehicles provided by local dealers and manufacturers, while music and the sound of engines created a lively atmosphere that matched the energy of the day. Many students took the opportunity to speak with instructors about college programs, and some even began the enrollment process on the spot.
Looking Ahead
The event underscored the promising future of high-tech, high-wage careers in the automotive industry. With hundreds of students leaving inspired and informed, the hope is that many will take the next step toward careers as technicians, managers, and leaders in New Hampshire’s auto community.
NHADA extends its gratitude to Manchester Community College, the Community College System of NH, Tulley Automotive Group for generously providing lunch for all attendees, and all members and partners who made Career Day a success.
