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
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Mar 9 2026 Charlotte, NC
2026 YANG Regional Meet-Up at Leadership 2.0 Session II
Join YANG on Monday, March 9 in Charlotte, NC for our next Regional Meet-Up at Leadership 2.0! The Meet-Up will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/SouthPark and will include appetizers and drinks. Thank you to the MANN+HUMMEL for hosting this event! Open to all YANG members/mentors as well as Leadership 2.0 students. You must register to attend this free event. Please RSVP by Friday, March 6. -
Dec 31 2026
YANG Ambassador Program - Volunteer Today!
BECOME A YANG AMBASSADOR - YANG Ambassadors are enthusiastic advocates for the community of under-40 professionals in the automotive aftermarket industry. Together, with the YANG Council, you will increase awareness and engagement throughout our industry. You’ll gain insider access to updates, events, and industry happenings while playing a key role in spreading the word about YANG programs and opportunities. Help bring YANG home! Volunteer Today! -
Dec 31 2026
YANG Annual Sponsorship Opportunities - AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND
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.
We want to hear from you!
There are two ways you can get involved:
- Share a topic and/or content idea
- 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.
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
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.
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