How can your industry help attract and “train up” the next-generation workforce? One way is to connect with colleges and universities to offer paid or unpaid internships to qualified, enthusiastic students. There is great value in offering these opportunities to students who are evaluating which...

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

Nominations are being accepted until March 16, 2011, for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or...

Students preparing for careers in the automotive industry may be eligible to receive financial awards ranging from $1,000–$4,000 through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). The scholarship application, which is due April 1, 2011, and requires college transcripts and letters of recommendation...

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities have been announced.

SEMA manufacturing members are invited and encouraged to grab the specs they need for the 2012 Fiat 500 during a SEMA Measuring Session on March 23. The Fiat 500 is equipped with a 1.4L multi-air engine that produces 101 hp and is available with either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic...

SEMA manufacturing members are invited and encouraged to grab the specs they need for the 2012 Scion iQ during a SEMA Measuring Session on March 15. The iQ is the automaker's premium micro-subcompact and features a 1.3L four-cylinder with continuously variable transmission. To participate, RSVP now...