I have spent the last two months traveling the state to deliver scholarships to this year’s recipients at the dealerships where they work. I must say, after visiting with each student, we have some talented and bright technicians gearing up for another automotive school year after working hard over summer break at their sponsoring dealership!

Nashua Community College (NCC) didn’t waste any time over the summer promoting and educating today’s youth about careers in automotive.

Automotive Summer Camp

In July, we helped NCC with an automotive summer camp where they hosted students from grades 6-12. The campers completed various automotive activities throughout the week, from taking apart an engine and working on tires to maintenance and welding. Next, the students learned about NHADA and the many career opportunities this industry provides. At the end of camp, we put the student’s knowledge to the test and handed out prizes following a trivia game.

NCC Industry and Transportation Open House

During this event, students and their parents walked through the automotive shop, engaged with instructors and previewed the classrooms they would attend. Many of the students were seniors in high school interested in careers in Automotive Technology, Collision and Repair and manufacturer-specific courses like Mazda and Honda. A special thanks to Nashua Community College for hosting this event and allowing the NHADA Foundation to participate.

If you or anyone at your business would like to learn more about how to get involved with the NHADA Foundation, please contact me directly at amemmolo@nhada.com or (603) 224-2369.