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Career Fair | Automotive Industry

  • Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90036 United States (map)

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Adult Admission - $21

Includes: 1 General Museum Admission, Access to the Event

Youth Admission - $13

Includes: 1 General Museum Admission, Access to the Event

Spectator - Free

Includes: Access to the Event

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About the Event

The Petersen Career Fair, presented in partnership with Acceler8, offers an exciting and dynamic experience designed to connect students with the limitless opportunities within the automotive industry. This engaging event will bring together leaders, innovators, and experts from all areas of the automotive world—from cutting-edge design and engineering to marketing, business, and advanced technology. Students will have the unique chance to explore potential college pathways and career tracks, engage directly with industry professionals, and gain valuable insights into the future of automotive innovation. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to ignite your passion for the automotive world and accelerate your journey to success!

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Members Benefit

Petersen Members enjoy complimentary parking for this event, subject to availability. To ensure your spot, we kindly encourage members to register for the spectator ticket in advance.

Please Contact membership@petersen.org for more information. Not a Member? Join Today!


Speaker Panel Schedule

10:30 AM | Starting Businesses in the Automotive Industry

  • Featuring Myles Kovacs (Owner of Tis Wheels) and Jim Liaw (GM at Performance Racing Industry)

11:00 AM | Women in the Automotive Industry

  • Featuring Kathryn Reinhardt (Aftermarket Automotive Marketer at Hemmings), Aliceje Keyburn (Graphic Designer at Yamaha Financial), and Talena Handley (Owner of Girlie Garage)

11:30 AM | Instructors in the Automotive Industry

  • Featuring Joe Agruso (Instructor, LAUSD), Russ Bacarella (Instructor, Cypress College), Bob Mauger (Instructor, CNUSD), and Rodrigo Rivera (Owner, Rigoratio)

12:00 PM | Drivers in the Automotive Industry

  • Featuring Zandara Kennedy (Formula Drift/Stunt Driver) and Ryan Litteral (Formula Drift Driver)

12:30 PM | Influencing the Automotive Industry

  • Featuring Herman Flores (CEO of Digital Influence Agency) and Eric Kendricks (Dallas Cowboys Linebacker)


Event FAQs

  • For more information on complimentary tickets for schools, please reach out to education@petersen.org

  • We’re inviting all those interested in a career within the automotive industry to join us for this event.

  • Please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@petersen.org for more questions!


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Interested in partnering with us for this event? Visit petersen.org/partnership to learn more.

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