Hundreds of thousands of viewers tuned in to the Velocity Network March 8 to watch the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, which was chronicled in a one-hour television special. Taking viewers behind the closed doors of the 2014 SEMA Show, the program featured the top-10 builders and their journey through the competition. Viewers not only got to see the craftsmanship and artistry of the best vehicle builders and car customizers in the country, but they also learned some interesting, unknown facts about the vehicles builds, including:

• When it’s okay to use a red Ford emblem.
• What to do when there are no aftermarket racing parts available for your Triton V10.
• How to pull off a four-door ’32 Ford Highboy.
• What was done to the torsion bar of a ’67 Ford Black Ops Fairlane that made it so unique.

• April 3, 10:00 p.m.
• April 4, 1:00 a.m.
• April 9, 10:00 p.m.
• April 10, 1:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m.
• April 11, 4:00 a.m.
• April 12, 6:00 p.m.
• April 15, 7:00 p.m.
• April 16, 2:00 a.m.
• April 18, 2:00 p.m.

Hundreds of thousands of viewers tuned in to the Velocity Network March 8 to watch the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, which was chronicled in a one-hour television special. Taking viewers behind the closed doors of the 2014 SEMA Show, the program featured the top-10 builders and their journey through the competition. Viewers not only got to see the craftsmanship and artistry of the best vehicle builders and car customizers in the country, but they also learned some interesting, unknown facts about the vehicles builds, including:

• When it’s okay to use a red Ford emblem.
• What to do when there are no aftermarket racing parts available for your Triton V10.
• How to pull off a four-door ’32 Ford Highboy.
• What was done to the torsion bar of a ’67 Ford Black Ops Fairlane that made it so unique.

• April 3, 10:00 p.m.
• April 4, 1:00 a.m.
• April 9, 10:00 p.m.
• April 10, 1:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m.
• April 11, 4:00 a.m.
• April 12, 6:00 p.m.
• April 15, 7:00 p.m.
• April 16, 2:00 a.m.
• April 18, 2:00 p.m.

Hundreds of thousands of viewers tuned in to the Velocity Network March 8 to watch the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, which was chronicled in a one-hour television special. Taking viewers behind the closed doors of the 2014 SEMA Show, the program featured the top-10 builders and their journey through the competition. Viewers not only got to see the craftsmanship and artistry of the best vehicle builders and car customizers in the country, but they also learned some interesting, unknown facts about the vehicles builds, including:

• When it’s okay to use a red Ford emblem.
• What to do when there are no aftermarket racing parts available for your Triton V10.
• How to pull off a four-door ’32 Ford Highboy.
• What was done to the torsion bar of a ’67 Ford Black Ops Fairlane that made it so unique.

• April 3, 10:00 p.m.
• April 4, 1:00 a.m.
• April 9, 10:00 p.m.
• April 10, 1:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m.
• April 11, 4:00 a.m.
• April 12, 6:00 p.m.
• April 15, 7:00 p.m.
• April 16, 2:00 a.m.
• April 18, 2:00 p.m.

This Monday, April 6, 2015, is the last chance for companies to submit their applications to be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection process. Although applications for exhibit space will be accepted up until the SEMA Show in November, companies that secure their space before the deadline will be included in the Priority Booth Space Draw. This three-week process, which takes place in May, is where exhibitors will select and confirm their best possible booth location. Find out further details and information about the process.
 
Apply for a booth now. For additional questions and information regarding SEMA Show booth space, contact sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289.

This Monday, April 6, 2015, is the last chance for companies to submit their applications to be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection process. Although applications for exhibit space will be accepted up until the SEMA Show in November, companies that secure their space before the deadline will be included in the Priority Booth Space Draw. This three-week process, which takes place in May, is where exhibitors will select and confirm their best possible booth location. Find out further details and information about the process.
 
Apply for a booth now. For additional questions and information regarding SEMA Show booth space, contact sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289.

This Monday, April 6, 2015, is the last chance for companies to submit their applications to be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection process. Although applications for exhibit space will be accepted up until the SEMA Show in November, companies that secure their space before the deadline will be included in the Priority Booth Space Draw. This three-week process, which takes place in May, is where exhibitors will select and confirm their best possible booth location. Find out further details and information about the process.
 
Apply for a booth now. For additional questions and information regarding SEMA Show booth space, contact sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289.

	Geared toward college students, the Career Windows internship program is designed to expose future employees to the wide array of career fields in the industry.

This summer, SEMA Education will launch a new resource to help members address their concerns about the future of the industry. Geared toward college students, the one-, two- or three-week Career Windows internship program is designed to expose future employees to the wide array of career fields in the industry.

“In talking to our members, one of their biggest challenges right now is finding qualified and eager employees. We are launching this new tool to develop the next generation of industry leaders and ultimately help fill that void. After test driving a successful program at our headquarters last summer, we are excited to see how our member companies will benefit, too,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO.

Through its unique structure of scheduled department visits, student participants gain a big-picture view of the automotive industry and exposure to the variety of career options within a particular company. While not a traditional job-training program, SEMA-member companies have the opportunity to invest in the next generation of automotive industry leaders by offering a tailored work experience for one, two or three weeks at a time.

As a Career Windows host, the role of the member company is to provide the structure, goals and experience for the student. SEMA has put together resources to help host companies launch their own successful Career Windows programs, and will also assist in matching students and hosts.

The pilot Career Windows program will launch in the summer of 2015. Member companies interested in hosting a student are invited to visit the Career Windows website or contact Director of Education Zane Clark. Applications will be accepted until April 24, 2015.

SEMA will host another Career Window’s internship program, June 1–19, 2015. If you know of an individual who would be an ideal candidate, please have them send their resume to Zane Clark no later than April 24.

	Geared toward college students, the Career Windows internship program is designed to expose future employees to the wide array of career fields in the industry.

This summer, SEMA Education will launch a new resource to help members address their concerns about the future of the industry. Geared toward college students, the one-, two- or three-week Career Windows internship program is designed to expose future employees to the wide array of career fields in the industry.

“In talking to our members, one of their biggest challenges right now is finding qualified and eager employees. We are launching this new tool to develop the next generation of industry leaders and ultimately help fill that void. After test driving a successful program at our headquarters last summer, we are excited to see how our member companies will benefit, too,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO.

Through its unique structure of scheduled department visits, student participants gain a big-picture view of the automotive industry and exposure to the variety of career options within a particular company. While not a traditional job-training program, SEMA-member companies have the opportunity to invest in the next generation of automotive industry leaders by offering a tailored work experience for one, two or three weeks at a time.

As a Career Windows host, the role of the member company is to provide the structure, goals and experience for the student. SEMA has put together resources to help host companies launch their own successful Career Windows programs, and will also assist in matching students and hosts.

The pilot Career Windows program will launch in the summer of 2015. Member companies interested in hosting a student are invited to visit the Career Windows website or contact Director of Education Zane Clark. Applications will be accepted until April 24, 2015.

SEMA will host another Career Window’s internship program, June 1–19, 2015. If you know of an individual who would be an ideal candidate, please have them send their resume to Zane Clark no later than April 24.

	Geared toward college students, the Career Windows internship program is designed to expose future employees to the wide array of career fields in the industry.

This summer, SEMA Education will launch a new resource to help members address their concerns about the future of the industry. Geared toward college students, the one-, two- or three-week Career Windows internship program is designed to expose future employees to the wide array of career fields in the industry.

“In talking to our members, one of their biggest challenges right now is finding qualified and eager employees. We are launching this new tool to develop the next generation of industry leaders and ultimately help fill that void. After test driving a successful program at our headquarters last summer, we are excited to see how our member companies will benefit, too,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO.

Through its unique structure of scheduled department visits, student participants gain a big-picture view of the automotive industry and exposure to the variety of career options within a particular company. While not a traditional job-training program, SEMA-member companies have the opportunity to invest in the next generation of automotive industry leaders by offering a tailored work experience for one, two or three weeks at a time.

As a Career Windows host, the role of the member company is to provide the structure, goals and experience for the student. SEMA has put together resources to help host companies launch their own successful Career Windows programs, and will also assist in matching students and hosts.

The pilot Career Windows program will launch in the summer of 2015. Member companies interested in hosting a student are invited to visit the Career Windows website or contact Director of Education Zane Clark. Applications will be accepted until April 24, 2015.

SEMA will host another Career Window’s internship program, June 1–19, 2015. If you know of an individual who would be an ideal candidate, please have them send their resume to Zane Clark no later than April 24.

By SEMA Editors

Randall Shannon

Randall Shannon of Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away March 28, 2015, after battling an illness. He was a longtime employee of TEN: The Enthusiast Network and former Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) chairman. He was named ARMO Person of the Year in 2004 and inducted into the ARMO Hall of Fame in 2008. Prior to working at TEN, he was a senior account manager for Hemmings Motor News.

Donations in Shannon's memory may be made to the Leukemia Program Development Fund at the James Cancer Hospital and Solve Research Institute. Checks should be payable to the OSU Foundation, P.O. 183112, Columbus, Ohio 43218-3112. Please add fund #310260 in the memo line.