General Motors is planning to recognize the best and the brightest young members in its corps of service technicians.
The comopany is accepting nominations for its GM Automotive Service Technicians 30 Under 30 annual recognition program, which honors 30 standout U.S. GM automotive service techs under the age of 30 who demonstrate exceptional commitment to GM Certified Service. The company said the program is designed to celebrate the next generation of U.S. automotive service leaders while elevating awareness of automotive service technician career opportunities.
GM said its Automotive Service Technicians 30 Under 30 was launched to help address the growing automotive service technician shortage by increasing awareness of these careers and the programs that support them.
The program qualifications are simple:
- Nominees must be under the age of 30
- Work as a U.S. GM automotive service technicians
- demonstrate above-and-beyond commitment to GM Certified Service
Nominations can be submitted by anyone who knows a GM automotive service technician’s work firsthand, such as dealers, service managers, customers, peers, family members, friends, or even the nominee themselves.
Nominees must be 29 years old or younger as of Dec. 31.
Nominations will be evaluated by a panel of judges using defined criteria and a scorecard developed for the program.
GM said strong nominations should show continued technical training, exemplary customer service, mentorship and leadership, and a clear reason why they stand out. Selected nominees should be comfortable participating in speaking, press, and social media content opportunities, according to the company.
The deadline for nominations is Oct. 30. Winners will be announced Jan. 7.
