Auto Tech Competition & Career Fair
Competition Information
The Greater Charlotte Auto Dealers Association is hosting the 2026 Auto Tech Competition & Career Fair on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Regional high schools and their selected juniors and seniors are training and partnering with area franchise auto dealers to prepare for the competition. Students are competing for various scholarships, prizes, and potential future employment.
All local middle/high school students with an interest in the automotive pathway are invited to the career fair. Students will engage with a variety of future workforce and educational opportunities including local dealers, manufacturers, community colleges, and industry influencers.
This is a non-ticketed, pre-registered event.
For more information, reach out to info@charlotteautocareers.com
Participating Schools and Partnering Dealerships
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- Career Academy & Technical School Team 1 Dealership Mentor Keffer KIA
- Career Academy & Technical School Team 2 Dealership Mentor Randy Marion Chevrolet Cadillac
- Career Academy & Technical School Team 3 Dealership Mentor Randy Marion Ford
- Career Academy & Technical School Team 4 Dealership Mentor Randy Marion Subaru
- Central Academy of Technology & Arts Dealership Mentor Crossroads Ford of Indian Trail
- East Gaston High School Team 1 Dealership Mentor Tindol Ford
- East Gaston High School Team 2 Dealership Mentor Courage KIA
- East Mecklenburg High School Team 1 Dealership Mentor Audi Charlotte
- East Mecklenburg High School Team 2 Dealership Mentor Town & Country Toyota
- Forest Hills High School Team 1 Dealership Mentor Honda of Indian Trail
- Forest Hills High School Team 2 Dealership Mentor Capital CDJR of Indian Trail
- Harding University High School Dealership Mentor Hendrick Acura
- Hickory High School Dealership Mentor Mike Johnson's Hickory Toyota
- Hickory Ridge High School Team 1 Dealership Mentor Hilbish Ford
- Hickory Ridge High School Team 2 Dealership Mentor Honda of Concord
- Jay M. Robinson High School Dealership Mentor Subaru Concord
- Providence High School Team 1 Dealership Mentor Hendrick Lexus Charlotte
- Providence High School Team 2 Dealership Mentor Keffer Jeep
- Providence High School Team 3 Dealership Mentor Liberty Buick GMC
- Nation Ford High School Team 1 Dealership Mentor Rock Hill Nissan
- Nation Ford High School Team 2 Dealership Mentor Fort Mill Ford
- North Gaston High School Dealership Mentor Gastonia Nissan
- South Mecklenburg High School Dealership Mentor Subaru South Charlotte
- Weber State University
Industry Interview Partners
2025 Auto Tech Competition & Career Fair Photo Galleries
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy S.
Concord, NC 28027
Competition & Career Fair Schedule Tuesday, March 17th (Subject to Adjust)
7:30am - 8:15am (Check-in/Breakfast)
8:15am - 8:45am (Orientation)
9am - 10:30am (Interview Sessions)
9am - 1pm (Career Fair with Area Schools 5th - 12th Grade)
*Includes networking with regional auto dealers, manufacturers, community colleges, sponsors, and entertainment.
*Lunch will be provided to students post career fair.
10:45am - 11am (Team Pictures)
11am - 1pm (On-Vehicle Competition)
1pm - 2pm (Team & Sponsor Luncheon)
1pm - 2pm (Dealer & Student Competitor Q&A) - Parents are Welcome
2:30pm - 3:15pm (Winner Circle)
- Parents are Welcome
Thank You to our Sponsors!
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