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Welcome University of Siegen! We are proud to count the University of Siegen among our valued academic members at Talents4AA. Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, the University of Siegen is a research-driven institution committed to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the…

Today, Western economies are struggling with the demographic challenge of an increasing elderly population and fewer young people, leading to fierce competition for young talent. Some sectors are under more pressure than others. The manufacturing industry, as a whole, is facing significant challenges, perhaps partly due to its own failure to modernize its image. One segment of this industry, known by the somewhat cryptic name "Automotive Aftermarket," is almost entirely off the radar for today's youth. The Automotive Aftermarket is the international term for a variety of industries involved in the production and servicing of spare parts, equipment, and related products for vehicles. As mentioned, this sector remains largely invisible to young university talent. However, the reality is that it actively engages with precisely the kinds of issues that ambitious and engaged young people are passionate about. They just don’t know it—because they’ve never heard of the Automotive Aftermarket. As a result, misconceptions and stereotypes flourish. This may seem unfair to those who work in the industry. In fact, the former CEO of Schaeffer Group, Automotive Aftermarket, has referred to the sector as "the hidden champions" in an effort to highlight this paradox.

Welcome New Members! We are pleased to welcome Alliance Automotive, Borg Automotive, TecAlliance, as the newest members of Talents4AA! Their decision to join our association reflects a shared commitment to attracting and retaining the next generation of talents in the…

Paris, February 18th, 2025 – Talents4AA, the non-profit association dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining talents in the Automotive Aftermarket, is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary job platform: jobsautomotive.com.

On October 28th, Talents4AA organized the Automotive Aftermarket Symposium 2024 - Advancing Sustainability, Inclusion, and Impact, at University of Southern Denmark in collaboration with SDU Career Hub. This event brought together industry leaders, academic experts, and passionate students to engage in meaningful dialogues on social, environmental, and economic sustainability, setting a new benchmark for collaboration and innovation in the automotive aftermarket.

Introducing Bettina, our Employee of the Month from Knorr-Bremse Truck Services! We recently had the pleasure of connecting with @Bettina (Neumayer) Tokarski, Team Lead for Product Portfolio Management at Knorr-Bremse AG Truck Services. Bettina shared her inspiring journey in the…

Automechanika Frankfurt, recognized as one of the largest trade fairs in the automotive aftermarket, took place from September 10th to 14th, 2024. This year we participated at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 for the second time, and had a strong presence in two key areas: Hall 4.1 FOY05 and the Ambition Area in Hall 3.1. 

Talents4AA Mentorship Program Are you ready to turbocharge your career in the automotive aftermarket? The TALENTS4AA Mentorship Program is here to drive your success! We’re excited to announce the launch of the TALENTS4AA Mentorship Program, designed to support and guide…

MEYLE AND WAI STRENGTHEN TALENTS4AA WITH THEIR LATEST MEMBERSHIP Talents4AA is thrilled to announce two exciting additions to our growing list of members of automotive aftermarket industry leaders, MEYLE and WAI. Their membership represents a significant boost to our organization’s mission…

From September 10-15, 2024, TALENTS4AA proudly participated in the WorldSkills International Competition in Lyon, France. Our booth was located in Hall 7, within the Transport and Logistics sector. This prestigious event brought together young professionals from around the world, showcasing their exceptional skills and expertise in various disciplines, including automotive-related fields.