'Aftermarket Overview' Workshop Returns May 15-16 in Ann Arbor, MI - aftermarketNews

‘Aftermarket Overview’ Workshop Returns May 15-16 in Ann Arbor, MI

The University of the Aftermarket will hold its “Aftermarket Overview” continuing education workshop May 15-16, in Ann Arbor, MI. The workshop, designed for professionals who are new to the industry or have new responsibilities requiring the latest information on market trends and challenges, will take place at the corporate headquarters of Affinia Group. Workshop participants will gain real-world perspectives on the issues and challenges facing all aftermarket distribution channels. The program will be led by University of the Aftermarket Director Jimsey Keith and will include presentations by such industry leaders as Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) President and CEO Kathleen Schmatz, Affinia Group Vice President of Business Architecture Jerry McCabe and Automotive Distribution Network President Mike Lambert.

MIDLAND, MI — The University of the Aftermarket will hold its “Aftermarket Overview” continuing education workshop May 15-16, in Ann Arbor, MI. The workshop, designed for professionals who are new to the industry or have new responsibilities requiring the latest information on market trends and challenges, will take place at the corporate headquarters of Affinia Group.

Workshop participants will gain real-world perspectives on the issues and challenges facing all aftermarket distribution channels. The program will be led by University of the Aftermarket Director Jimsey Keith and will include presentations by such industry leaders as Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) President and CEO Kathleen Schmatz, Affinia Group Vice President of Business Architecture Jerry McCabe and Automotive Distribution Network President Mike Lambert.

Those completing the workshop will earn 1.5 continuing education credits that may be applied to an automotive aftermarket professional designation available through the University of the Aftermarket. These designations include Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) and Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP).

For more information or to enroll in the workshop, call 1-800-551-2882 or visit the University of the Aftermarket Web site: http://www.univaftmkt.org.

Affinia Group Headquarters is located at 1101 Technology Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Special-rate hotel accommodations are available for $79 per night (plus tax) at the Hampton Inn Ann Arbor. To make room reservations, please call the hotel direct at (734) 665-5000. (Mention Northwood University Aftermarket Overview to qualify for special rate.)

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