By Ashley Reyes
Register now for the following upcoming live webinars and stay tuned to SEMA eNews as additional sessions are announced throughout the year. For a comprehensive library of upcoming live and on-demand sessions that members can access anytime, visit www.sema.org/virtual-education.
Tuesday, September 14 – The Value of a Diverse Team
Series: Team Management, Powered by SBN
Track: Industry Segments, Powered by SEMA Councils and Networks
Having a diverse workforce brings new ideas, innovations and, ultimately, greater success to a team. Aftermarket managers will learn how individuals with disabilities can bring valuable diversity to the workplace, and how to support and respond when a direct report discloses that he or she has a disability. This webinar will provide managers with information that is not typically included in training for management positions.
Newly Added: Wednesday, September 15 – YEN Live Chat With Sean P. Holman
Track: Industry Talks
Content director of Motor Trend’s Truck and Off-Road Group Sean P. Holman will discuss technology coming to the off-road segment, including active suspension and EVs during this Facebook live chat. A longtime automotive enthusiast and journalist, Holman consults with all of the major truck manufacturers on current and future products and is co-creator and co-host of the truck enthusiast podcast “The Truck Show Podcast with Lightning & Holman.”
Location: YEN Facebook page
Wednesday, September 15 – Emerging Trends: Electrification, Alternative Power and Advanced Technology
Series: SEMA Industry Insights
Track: Trends & Research
Vehicle electrification, alternative power and emerging technology continue to impact the future of automobiles. During this live webinar, the SEMA Market Research team will present an outlook and sales forecast for electric and other alternative energy vehicles, insight on the challenges and barriers to electric vehicle adoption, a look at the advanced safety technology being put in vehicles today, implications for the aftermarket and more.
Tuesday, September 28 – Network Your Way to Beneficial Connections
Series: Sharpen Your Soft Skills, Powered by SBN
Track: Industry Segments, Powered by SEMA Councils and Networks
Learn about the various networking channels and the ins and outs of different networking platforms during this webinar presented by the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN). Attendees will learn how proper networking can make all the difference in advancing one’s career, how to use networking to their advantage for job leads and how to stay connected over time once a relationship is established.