Elevate Your Potential with the Career Advancement Program

Creating Career Paths for Women in Automotive
JM&A Group is investing in increasing representation and opportunities for women in the retail automotive space by elevating talent through free, immersive training* on leadership skills and key automotive profit centers.
By providing mentorship and development, we aim to identify and upskill more diverse candidates in our sector.


Learn, Grow and Excel with JM&A Group

Eligibility Requirements
- At least 1 year of automotive retail experience
- Currently employed within auto retail industry (must still be employed in auto industry at the time the class takes place)
- In good standing with current employer
- At this time, JM Family associates are not eligible for consideration
To be considered, you must fill out an application form online that includes your information and a brief statement of interest. A selection committee will review applications and select winners, utilizing objective criteria that will be applied equally to all applicants and prioritizing a balanced and diverse cohort.
What we have to say
“JM&A Group’s Career Advancement Program is an investment in the future of women in automotive, offering a thoughtfully designed curriculum enhanced by guest speakers such as top Dealers, industry experts, and certified executive coaches. Through immersive training in leadership, emotional intelligence and industry topics, participants gain the skills and confidence needed to continue to develop in their career. This program reflects JM&A’s deep commitment to advancing inclusion in automotive retail by empowering high-potential women to lead with impact.”
Heather Wilkinson
AVP, Head of Market Expansion & Development
Career Advancement Program Details
- August 1 - Deadline to submit your application
What Other Participants are Saying
“What an incredible experience. I am grateful to have been chosen and to be in an inviting and safe environment. I have learned so much about myself and how to be vulnerable which is something I struggled with. I can’t put into words what this means to me, but it has been life changing. Thank you again JM&A Group."
“I was very impressed with how organized and thorough the entire course was. It was clear that a lot of time was taken to make this happen by both Heather’s and Vivian. I would highly recommend any woman in this field to consider making the trip and making
new connections!”
“I think the career advancement program should be on everyone’s radar, it is more than beneficial and gives a very well in-depth perspective and understanding of the automotive industry that I think we tend to forget the longer we are in the business. I came out of the program with more knowledge than I thought I would. A huge thank you to both heathers and every speaker we had.”
Frequently Asked Questions
*Terms and Conditions
The terms of the program including content, etc. may be modified solely at the discretion of JM&A Group and JM&A Group can cancel the program any time at its discretion. Program participants will receive free in-person and online training. Participants are responsible for their own individual travel and expenses. The recipient cannot sell, transfer or assign participation in the program. Any and all taxes associated with the award are the responsibility of the recipient/enrollee. If the awarded recipient cannot make any of the sessions, JM&A Group will do its best to accommodate but makes no representation that makeup classes or adjusted scheduling is possible. JM&A Group does not guarantee career advancement through this program.
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