On Tuesday, June 24, the Los Angeles Regional Consortium (LARC) hosted an Employer Recognition Celebration Brunch at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College to honor partners advancing workforce education. The Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association (GLANCDA) was recognized for its outstanding support of automotive education and its role in addressing the shortage of qualified technicians.

GLANCDA’s active involvement with many of the 19 LARC community colleges—including hosting career fairs and student outreach events—has created valuable pathways for aspiring automotive technicians. This partnership helps students gain practical experience and access to careers in new car dealerships across Los Angeles County and California.

“GLANCDA’s commitment is making a real impact in preparing the next generation of skilled automotive professionals,” organizers noted. Their support exemplifies how industry-education partnerships can effectively meet critical workforce needs and strengthen the region’s economy.

GLANCDA continues to be your voice at every level of government. Earlier this month, we represented LA County dealers at BizFed Los Angeles Sacramento Days, where state legislators addressed critical topics including energy, AI growth, transportation, budget challenges, affordability, and pro-business advocacy. Our presence ensures the unique concerns of new car dealers are heard.

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The Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association (GLANCDA) continues its strong commitment to workforce development by supporting local community college automotive technician programs. In May and June 2025, GLANCDA awarded $500 Snap-On Tool gift certificates to five outstanding students from each of four local schools: Citrus College, Rio Hondo College, Pasadena City College, and Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. These scholarships recognize the hard work and potential of students preparing to enter the highly skilled field of automotive technology.

These community colleges have established themselves as essential workforce development partners, helping to prepare the next generation of automotive technicians. Many students from these programs are already working or interning at new car dealerships across Los Angeles County. With more than 300 new car dealerships in the region, the demand for well-trained, committed technicians remains high, reflecting a technician shortage that affects dealerships nationwide. Entry-level technicians benefit from strong starting wages, ongoing training opportunities, and clear career advancement pathways.

Over 350 Students Attend Events at Citrus and Cerritos Colleges

Los Angeles, CA — May 4, 2025 — The Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association (GLANCDA), in partnership with the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) Foundation, proudly cohosted two successful automotive career information and job fair events on May 1 and 2 at Citrus College and Cerritos College, respectively. Together, the events welcomed more than 350 high school and community college students currently enrolled in automotive technology and repair programs.

At Citrus College on May 1, more than 200 students participated in a full day of learning and engagement with local new car dealerships, college faculty, and industry experts. The day included a hands-on work station competition featuring 14 student contestants. Snap-on Tools supported the competition by providing prizes, helping to encourage and recognize student achievement in technical skills.