In-person training in action—building stronger teams through hands-on learning.
Because NWACA Wouldn’t Be NWACA Without You—Showing Up Matters
At the Northwest Auto Care Alliance (NWACA), we often say we’re stronger together—and we mean it. But that strength isn’t built over Zoom. It happens in classrooms, in hallways, on shop tours, and around lunch tables at conferences. Our community thrives because you show up in person—and that’s where the magic happens.
As we move through 2025, we want to highlight something powerful: the connection between member dedication and the transformative impact of face-to-face training and mentorship.
You Make NWACA What It Is
From independent shop owners to tireless technicians, office managers, suppliers, and educators—every one of you brings something invaluable to the table. But the greatest value comes when you step away from your daily routine and step into a live NWACA event.
Why? Because in-person training accelerates growth. It’s where technical skills get sharpened, leadership abilities are unlocked, and peer conversations turn into breakthrough ideas.
Your participation—whether attending ATE, joining a summer retreat, or taking part in a local chapter meeting—turns information into transformation.
Real Learning. Real People. Real Impact.
We see the impact of in-person engagement in so many ways:
- When you travel across the state for a training event—bringing questions, experience, and enthusiasm with you.
- When you serve on a committee or board and share your knowledge face-to-face, creating solutions in real time.
- When you sit next to someone new, swap stories, and walk away with a fresh perspective you can take back to your team.
- When you become a mentor just by listening and offering advice during a break between sessions.
That’s the power of proximity. It’s not just what you learn—it’s who you learn it with.
Where Mentorship Comes to Life
Many of our members credit their growth not to a textbook or webinar, but to a conversation they had at a NWACA event. That’s because mentorship thrives in-person, in those unscripted moments when experience meets curiosity, and generosity meets opportunity.
Whether you’re mentoring a rising technician or being mentored by a seasoned owner, NWACA events create space for those essential relationships to form and flourish.
Weekly Recognition, Year-Round Commitment
In every issue of our Dateline newsletter, we highlight the milestones, achievements, and excellence of our members. These recognitions often trace back to live training, certifications earned at ATE, or lessons shared during retreats—real-world proof of how face-to-face education fuels progress.
👉 Explore our member highlights in NWACA’s Dateline Newsletter
Why Showing Up Matters More Than Ever
In a digital world, choosing to show up in person is a powerful act. It says, I care enough to invest my time. I believe in learning together. I’m committed to building something better.
We believe in that too. That’s why we pour so much into planning events, refining programming, and creating welcoming, high-impact environments for you to thrive.
Because when you learn together, you grow faster. And when you show up, so do new ideas, new skills, and new relationships that can last a lifetime.
Thank You
Thank you for showing up—not just for yourself, but for your peers, your team, and your industry.
Thank you for believing in the power of in-person training.
Thank you for choosing to learn, connect, and lead side by side.
Here’s to the moments that only happen face-to-face—and to the incredible growth that follows.
