Young Auto Care Network Group Opens 2026 Mentorship Program

The Young Auto Care Network Group has launched its 2026 YANG Mentorship Program, as shared in a recent press release.

Now in its fourth year, the program is free to participate for anyone under the age of 40 who joins the YANG community. 

The program averages 115 mentee and 23 volunteer mentor participants in the program each year, who participate in mentorship circles focused on a unique circle topic.  Circles typically consist of approximately five mentees and one mentor.

Each YANG mentee will rank industry-specific topics by preference to form mentorship circles. Examples of topics include: Navigating the Aftermarket; Moving Up the Ladder; How to Grow Your Career; Entrepreneurism; Aftermarket Career Journey; and more.

In 2026, each Mentor Circle will meet once per quarter, with the program taking place January 2026 through December 2026. Groups will be assigned after registration closes on Nov. 30. Participants will then join the YANG Mentorship Program Kick-off Meeting in January 2026. 

“The YANG Mentorship Program is where experience meets ambition in the auto care industry,” said Tanya Hunt, chair, YANG. “The connections built through this program strengthen our industry by inspiring collaboration, learning and mutual respect across generations. Mentorship is one of the most powerful ways we can grow together—so, get a mentor, be a mentor, and help shape the future of the aftermarket.”