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.
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 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities - AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND
January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025Become 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.
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YANG Gives Back - DONATE TODAY
January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025Gear 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")
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YANG 2025 Mentorship Program - NOW OPEN
November 30, 2024Want 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.)
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YANG Gives Back - GIVING TUESDAY
December 3, 2024Join #YANGGivesBack during Giving Tuesday on December 3! Help us 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")
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Impact Award: Four for the Future Nominations - NOW OPEN
December 20, 2024The 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)
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2025 Auto Care Connect
May 12 to 15, 2025
Phoenix, AZAuto 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:
- 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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