04/13/2026
I met some amazing people at the Skills USA event including Melissa "Birdie" Patterson who is part of an incredible non-profit organization called AMAZING WOMEN IN AUTOMOTIVE! They are "paving the way for the next generation of women in the automotive industry. They’re on a mission to not only attract women into this dynamic field, but also ensure they stay, grow, and flourish in their careers. It is scholarships, mentorship, and grassroots support for women in every corner of the industry. AWiA helps young women entering the trade through SkillsUSA and high school job fairs. Also, Veterans transitioning from military service who are seeking meaningful new careers and students, technicians, service advisors, and shop owners building their place in the industry. They prove everyday that "the right man for the job may just be a woman."
WELCOME TO AWiA: AMAZING WOMEN IN AUTOMOTIVE We Recruit, Retain, and Mentor Women At Amazing Women in Automotive (AWiA), we’re paving the way for the next generation of women in the automotive industry. We’re on a mission to not only attract women into this dynamic field, but also ensure they st...