Auto Tech Competition & Career Fair
Competition Information
The Greater Charlotte Auto Dealers Association is hosting the 2025 Auto Tech Competition & Career Fair on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Regional high schools and their selected seniors are training and partnering with area franchise auto dealers to prepare for the competition. Students are competing for various scholarships, prizes, and potential future employment.
All local middle/high school students with an interest in the automotive pathway are invited to the career fair. Students will engage with a variety of future workforce and educational opportunities including local dealers, manufacturers, community colleges, and industry influencers.
This is a non-ticketed, pre-registered event.
For more information, reach out to info@charlotteautocareers.com
Participating Schools and Partnering Dealerships
Career Academy & Technical School Mentoring Dealership Randy Marion Ford
Central Academy of Technology & Arts (CATA) Mentoring Dealership Crossroads Ford of Indian Trail
East Mecklenburg High School Mentoring Dealership Hendrick Acura
Forest Hills High School Mentoring Dealership Honda of Indian Trail
Hickory High School Mentoring Dealership Mike Johnson’s Hickory Toyota
Hickory Ridge High School Mentoring Dealership Subaru Concord
Jay M. Robinson High School Mentoring Dealership Honda of Concord
Lake Norman High School Mentoring Dealership Keffer KIA
Nations Ford High School Mentoring Dealership Rock Hill Nissan
North Gaston High School Mentoring Dealership Gastonia Nissan
North Iredell High School Mentoring Dealership Randy Marion Subaru
North Mecklenburg High School Mentoring Dealership Keffer Volkswagen
Myers Park High School Mentoring Dealership Volkswagen of South Charlotte
Providence High School Mentoring Dealership Keffer CDJR
Industry Interview Partners
2024 Auto Tech Competition & Career Fair Photo Galleries
2023 Auto Tech Competition & Career Fair Photo Galleries
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy S.
Concord, NC 28027
Competition & Career Fair Schedule Tuesday, March 18th (Subject to Adjust)
7:30am - 8:15am (Check-in/Breakfast)
8:15am - 8:45am (Orientation)
9am - 10:30am (Interview Sessions)
9am - 1pm (Career Fair with Area Schools 5th - 12th Grade)
*Includes networking with regional auto dealers, manufacturers, community colleges, sponsors, and entertainment.
*Lunch will be provided to students post career fair.
10:45am - 11am (Team Pictures)
11am - 1pm (On-Vehicle Competition)
1pm - 2pm (Team & Sponsor Luncheon)
1pm - 2pm (Dealer & Student Competitor Q&A) - Parents are Welcome
2:30pm - 3:15pm (Winner Circle)
- Parents are Welcome