Young Auto Care Network Group
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.
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.
join yang at topgolf in support of the aacf
YANG is proud to host a TopGolf fundraising event at eight major locations across the country to support the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF). AACF was established in 1959 to help Automotive Aftermarket professionals and their families who have fallen on hard times. Members of the Automotive Aftermarket have always taken care of their own and the members of YANG want to continue that tradition by raising funds for AACF.
This event will take place: Thursday, September 8*, 2022, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.** local time at multiple locations nationwide. Select the location below to register to participate in golf or networking!
*The fundraiser located in Omaha, NE, took place Thursday, August 25, 2022.
**The event will take place from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. local time in Denver, Colo.
Deadline to register
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
donation
$22
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YANG Professional Series - David M. Hession
February 16, 2023
2:00pm–3:00pm
Virtually, via ZoomJoin YANG for its next professional series event featuring Dorman Products Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, David M. Hession. The YANG Professional Series is a virtual event bringing together YANG members to talk about key issues, hot topics, and opportunities in the automotive aftermarket.
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CAWA Regional Meet-Up
February 23, 2023
8:00pm–9:00pm
Napa Valley, CAJoin YANG in Napa, Calif for a Regional Meet-Up on Thursday, February 23, sponsored by CAWA and ACATglobal! The Meet-Up will take place at the Silverado Resort and Spa, and will include drinks. This event is being held in conjunction with the CAWA Leadership and Education Forum. It is open to all YANG members, mentors and under-40 automotive industry guests. Please RSVP by Thursday, Feb. 16th.
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2023 YANG Leadership Conference
May 23 to 24, 2023
Orlando, FLThe YANG Leadership Conference is a collaborative learning event designed for industry professionals under the age of 40 and YANG Mentors. Attendees will enhance leadership skills, sharpen industry knowledge, and develop new relationships.
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What Members Are Saying
Until I joined Auto Care, I wouldn't have known the full picture of tariffs other than what you see on the news.
Ashlee Arnold Arnold Oil Company of Austin
If you're on the fence about becoming a member of Auto Care Association, you're missing a lot of really great benefits.
Jacki Lutz Sensata Technologies
It's important to be a member because of the personal and professional benefits, but also because it gets you engaged.
JC Washbish Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.
