College & Career Day Brings Automotive and Equipment Careers to Life

The New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association (NHADA) hosted College & Career Day at Nashua Community College, bringing students, educators, and industry professionals together to explore careers in New Hampshire’s automotive industry.

Nearly 700 students were invited through 16 school and career and technical education groups across the state. They had opportunities to meet people working in the industry, learn about education and training pathways, and see the technology used in modern vehicle service.

A Cadillac team traveled from Warren, Michigan, to demonstrate augmented reality diagnostics using a HoloLens headset. The demonstration gave students a look at how technicians can use emerging tools to diagnose and service vehicles.

“When students see the technology and meet the people doing this work, they can begin to picture themselves in the industry,” said Dan Bennett, President of NHADA. “College and Career Day gives them a chance to ask questions, hear how others got started, and see the different paths available to them.”

The event’s career panel was hosted by Madison Andrews, a Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician at Ira Toyota of Manchester and the sixth woman in the United States to earn the Master Diagnostic Technician designation. She was joined by:

• Tanner Parizo, Business Development Center Representative, Banks Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
• Riley Flynn, Ford Diesel Technician, Grappone Ford
• Ashley Lyle, Used Vehicle Service Manager, Irwin Automotive Group
• Trevor Simino, Student, White Mountains Community College

Their discussion gave students perspectives from technical service, customer relations, management, and college training. It also showed the many ways to build a career in the motor vehicle industry, with opportunities involving cars, motorcycles, heavy trucks, and power equipment.

NHADA thanks Nashua Community College, the Community College System of New Hampshire, and the participating schools, members, and industry partners who helped make the event possible. NHADA also thanks Tulley Automotive Group for providing lunch for attendees.

For more on career opportunities in New Hampshire’s motor vehicle industry, visit nhautocareers.com⁠ and follow @nhautocareers on social media.