SEMA Show Student Program

During the 2009 SEMA Show, more than 150 students from the U.S. and Canada registered for the first-ever Student Program. Participating students were given the opportunity to meet with the industry’s top professionals, volunteer on the show floor and attend various socials and receptions allowing personalized interaction with every level of the industry’s supply chain.

The student experience at the SEMA show is one of a kind, a true opportunity to apply schoolroom knowledge to the show floor. Travel outside the classroom comfort zone to get a firsthand glimpse of how the aftermarket industry conducts business, differentiate themselves from their peers and progress the qualifications of the industry. Giving these students the opportunity to learn from the best is a valuable tool that will continually grow the talent pool of the aftermarket for years to come. Long-term success will be built by investing in the youth of today to lead us into tomorrow.

Moving forward
Expanding the education options expands opportunities throughout the supply chain. By training more qualified employees, enhancing the knowledge of industry principals and structuring the forum of business to run more smoothly as the transition of business emerges.

With the primary objective to provide unique learning experiences that integrate classroom learning with actual business and tradeshow opportunities. Today’s top scholars will have the opportunity to:

• Gain awareness of the diversity and depth of the automotive aftermarket.
• Increase understanding of SEMA and its role in the automotive aftermarket industry.
• Expand personal knowledge of the SEMA Show, and the market segments that compose the industry.
• Develop a perspective of the total operation of an automotive tradeshow.
• Gain information about potential careers in the aftermarket industry.
• Establish a network of key industry contacts.

Students Participating in 2010!
If you are interested in the 2010 SEMA Show as a participant in the annual Student Program, you will be required to meet the following minimum guidelines:

• Be registered for the Show by a school representative.
• Attend the Show with a school advisor or faculty member.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student as a sophomore or higher in class standing.
• Have applied for the 2009 SEMA Memorial Scholarship.
• Preparing for a career in the automotive industry.

The SEMA Show is a wonderful opportunity to get a first-hand look at your future career, distribute resumes and business cards to potential employers and represent your school in a positive manner at one of the world’s largest tradeshows.

SEMA Member Companies
Take advantage of recruiting and mentoring today’s most qualified, productive and enthusiastic students poised to enhance the aftermarket industry for years to come. As a SEMA member, you are eligible to participate in student networking opportunities as well as be a mentor to our industry’s future employees. Contact SEMA today to discover how!

For more information on the SEMA Student Program, email us at member@sema.org.