Detroit, MI - January 19,
2010 - Students will play a crucial role in the continued
growth of the automotive industry's future and can start getting
direction in those fields when they attend Automotive Education Day
at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).
Southeast Michigan and surrounding area school groups in grades
9-12 and at the college level are invited to attend Automotive
Education Day presented by State Farm Insurance at the NAIAS on
January 20, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Cobo Center in
Detroit.
The sixth annual Automotive Education Day will allow students to
explore the many different career pathways available in all
automotive fields through breakout sessions, lesson plans and
one-on-one discussions with various human resources
representatives.
In addition, the 2010 NAIAS Automotive Education Day will also
include:
- Myles Kovacs, as the event's featured speaker. Kovacs is the
president and co-founder of DUB Magazine. Guy Gordon of WDIV-TV
will serve as event emcee. Doug Fox, Chairman of the 2010 NAIAS
will be on hand to greet the students. Don Tersigni, comedian, will
be introducing the show.
- Steve Skindell will be performing street magic throughout the
day.
- The Pistons drum line, Hooper, Mini Hooper and the Palace
Patrol will be interacting with the crowd prior to the start of
opening remarks.
- There will be a scavenger hunt where the grand prize winner
will receive a Sony Playstation 3.
- Ten students arriving early for the opening remarks will
receive a ticket for themselves and a guest to the sneak preview on
February 11 at the Palladium in Birmingham for Percy
Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightening
Thief. Students chosen will also be part of a
meet-and-greet/autograph signing with the following cast members
from the film:
Brandon T. Jackson,
born and raised in Detroit and featured in Tropic Thunder, 8
Mile, Roll Bounce, and The Day the Earth Stood
Still.
Jake Abel, seen in
The Lovely Bones, Angel of Death, Strange Wilderness and
Flash of Genius.
Logan Lerman has
been in Gamer, My One and Only, 3:10 to Yuma, The Number 23,
Hoot, and the TV series Jack & Bobby.
Alexandra Daddario
has been in the TV series All My Children, The Squid and the
Whale, The Attic, and The Babysitters.
- The Michael Berry Career Center is bringing its arts students
for a tour with Aramark's Executive Chef, Jamie Miller, at 10:30
a.m., further proof of the ripple economic effect stimulated by the
NAIAS.
"The automotive industry continues to change, and largely for
the better, by forcing us all to adapt to a new global landscape,"
said Doug Fox, 2010 NAIAS Chairman. "Our students are the next
thinkers and innovators of this industry to take tomorrow's
automotive market into the highly-skilled and technically-savvy
realm it demands. Automotive Education Day is designed to stress
the importance of a good education and help these future employees
find their niche."
Thousands of students from a variety of schools throughout
southeast Michigan, surrounding states and across the river in
Windsor, Ontario, Canada are expected to attend. The activities get
under way promptly at 8:30 a.m. with opening remarks at Cobo
Arena.
"The response to Automotive Education Day has always been
staggering," said Fox. "It lets us know this industry does have a
bright future because the passion of so many students keeps fueling
its next steps. Attendees will not only take in the amazing
exhibits and stunning production and concept vehicles, but come
away from this event with an experience that could help to shape
their future."
Tickets for Automotive Education Day are $12 (USD and CAN) per
student and include a lunch ticket. One adult chaperone per 10
students is required. Online registration is available at www.naias.com/aed.htm.
Contact Lacey Lambert at llambert@dada.com with any
questions.
