Community Giving
The Nevada Franchised Auto Dealers Association was proud to present a $50,000 donation to Gaudin Technical Institute (GTI) during its 2026 graduation ceremony.
GTI is a state-certified, tuition-free technical school dedicated to preparing the next generation of automotive technicians through hands-on training and education.
Founded by Gaudin Automotive Group President and CEO Gary Ackerman and COO Wesley Gregg, GTI is creating career opportunities while helping meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the automotive industry.
NFADA is proud to support Spanish Springs High School’s Automotive Technology program, helping students build hands-on skills and explore careers in the automotive industry. Northern Nevada dealers contribute materials, share real-world experience and have hired program graduates as certified technicians.
This year, students competed in Automotive Repair and Diesel Technology competitions and visited Dolan Auto Group to learn more about career opportunities in the industry.
Partnerships like these help prepare Northern Nevada’s next generation of automotive professionals.