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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 - NOW OPEN
    January 1 to December 31, 2024

    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 to December 31, 2024

    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 Heavy Duty Leadership 2.0 IG Square Heavy Duty Leadership 2.0
    July 15, 2024
    6:00pm–8:00pm
    Farmington Hills, MI

    Join YANG on Monday, July 15 in Farmington Hills, MI for our next Regional Meet-Up at Heavy Duty Leadership 2.0! The Meet-Up will take place at the Delta Hotels Detroit Novi. Thank you to VIPAR Heavy Duty, Inc. for sponsoring this event! Open to all YANG members/mentors as well as Heavy Duty Leadership 2.0 students. You must register to attend this free event. Please RSVP by Friday, July 12.

  • 2024 Fall Leadership Days 2024 YANG at Fall Leadership Days
    September 4 to 6, 2024
    Baltimore, MD

    Join the YANG Council at the 2024 Auto Care Fall Leadership Days three-day event in Baltimore, MD. All current Auto Care official committee/community volunteer leaders and association members join together to participate and engage with colleagues and peers. Non-volunteer leaders may attend as guests (to noted open meetings) as we always look forward to welcoming new volunteer leaders for the future. With more than 20 meetings planned among communities, standing committees, the board of directors, and others to discuss industry issues and drive key initiatives. Our industry and association continue to expand and evolve, which is why our industry leaders are crucial to keep both thriving. (Discounted hotel room rate ends August 16.)

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What Members Are Saying

community liaison

Mary Ieng
Mary Ieng
Community Engagement Manager

mary.ieng@autocare.org

 

(240) 333-1066