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Young Auto Care Network Group

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Home for the auto care industry’s dynamic and vibrant community of under-40 professionals

YANG provides its members with the opportunity to network with industry peers, develop new skill sets and improve leadership capabilities. YANG events include panel discussions with industry leaders, professional development sessions and networking events throughout the country. YANG awards a number of scholarships to rising stars in the industry as well.

Upon joining, YANG members immediately become part of a 1,500-strong network of young industry professionals around the world. Members are invited to attend and host events at trade shows, leadership conferences and Regional Meet-Ups throughout the country. Members receive recognition as well as opportunities for mentorship offered by seasoned industry leaders. For your organization, membership in YANG helps foster employee retention through networking, mentorship and exposure to the broader industry.

stay connected

  • YANG sponsorship graphics_IG YANG Annual Sponsorship Opportunities - AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND
    January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025

    Become a YANG annual sponsor and show your support of the community, young professionals of the aftermarket industry, as well as have your company in front of thousands of under-40 members year round! The annual sponsorship program offers five tiers of benefits exclusively for Auto Care Association member-only companies.

  • YANG t-shirt fundraiser YANG Gives Back - DONATE TODAY
    January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025

    Gear Up to Give Back with #YANGGivesBack fundraiser campaign! Join us in helping raise funds to contribute to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) and their mission to support automotive aftermarket employees who experience catastrophic circumstances. (*During Checkout, be sure to Comment: "#YANGGivesBack")

  • 2024 YANG at AAPEX_IG LI (1) YANG Reception at AAPEX
    November 6, 2024
    Las Vegas, NV

    Help us debut the new late-night hype at AAPEX 2024! Join YANG on Wednesday, Nov. 6 in Las Vegas for our largest Meet-Up of the year! Thank you to The Group - Automotive Parts Services Group for generously hosting this event! Food and drinks will be provided. Open to all YANG members and mentors. All attendees must show their AAPEX/SEMA badge and YANG confirmation email for entry. (RSVP required by October 11)

  • YANG Mentor Circle_Web Tile YANG 2025 Mentorship Program - NOW OPEN
    November 30, 2024

    Want to learn from some of the industry's biggest leaders? Sign up for this free program is now open! The program provides opportunities for YANG members to focus on personal and professional goals, while acquiring the tools to become tomorrow's leaders. (Sign-Up closes on November 30.)

  • 4 under 40 impact award Impact Award: Four for the Future Nominations NOW OPEN
    December 20, 2024

    The Impact Award recognizes four aftermarket professionals under the age of 40 who have made outstanding contributions to the auto care industry. The award provides businesses within the auto care industry the opportunity to highlight the success of individuals in their roles who demonstrate hard work, dedication, professionalism and exceptional abilities. The awards are presented and managed by the association's Marketing and Communications committee and the YANG community. (Deadline for submitting applications is December 20)

  • 2025 Auto Care Connect
    May 12 to 15, 2025
    Phoenix, AZ

    Auto Care Connect is where leaders and diverse segments of the auto care world come together to ignite innovation, foster collaboration, and accelerate the industry's growth.

 We want to hear from you!

There are two ways you can get involved:

  1. Share a topic and/or content idea
  2. Recommend a Speaker

Do you have a suggested topic in the areas of professional development for under-40 professionals ? Or do you have recommendation on a potential speaker you want YANG to consider for its educational programming?

Submit Your Idea

*All submissions will be reviewed and could be used virtually through the YANG Professional Series or in-person at Auto Care Connect.

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community liaison

Mary Ieng
Mary Ieng
Community Engagement Manager

mary.ieng@autocare.org

 

(240) 333-1066