Garage Works Summer Apprenticeship Application

In partnership with the RPM Foundation, the Gilmore Car Museum is accepting applications for a new Summer Apprenticeship series, an extension of the Gilmore Garage Works program. The Summer Apprenticeship series is available for participants ages 18–22 who are interested in careers in automotive restoration, manufacturing, engineering, automotive technology, or similar trades. Each session is capped at six students to maintain robust hands-on instruction with nationally renowned instructors. Participants will be selected based on quality of application materials and demonstration that the program will benefit their career aspirations.

Each program will run Wednesday through Sunday and will include at least 20 hours of hands-on instruction in the shop, participation in Gilmore's Wednesday Night Cruise-In, a relevant car show over the weekend, lodging, meals, and modest travel assistance.

Applicants should anticipate needing steel-toed shoes for participation in the program.

2022 Timeline:

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 8th !!!
Mon, July 11: Applicants notified of selection
Mon, July 18: $75 refundable deposit and paperwork due to confirm placement

Located in Hickory Corners, MI (20 miles from Kalamazoo), the mission of the Gilmore Car Museum is to tell the history of America through the automobile and foster experiences which connect people with the history, heritage, and social impact of the automobile through collecting, preserving, and interpreting its story.

The Gilmore Car Museum was established in 1966 by Genevieve and Donald S. Gilmore and first opened with a collection of 35 cars on display. Today, the Gilmore Car Museum is North America's largest auto museum with over 400 vehicles on display and over 190,000 square feet of exhibit space. The Museum is open year-round, and welcomes over 130,000 guests annually.

Education is the primary mission of the museum. Through the development of programming and well-balanced interpretive exhibits, we are an important resource for our communities and attendees from around the world.

This program is supported by a grant from the RPM Foundation. The RPM Foundation is an educational grant-making program of America's Automotive Trust. The RPM Foundation safeguards the critical skills necessary to restore and preserve collector vehicles by supporting hands-on training and engaging the next generation of craftsmen and women. Visit: www.rpm.foundation for more information.

Name*

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Date of Birth*

Date

Address*

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code

Email*

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Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Which session(s) are you interested in attending? (each applicant will be chosen for only one session, matching to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices as possible)*

	1st Choice	2nd Choice	3rd Choice
Chassis Fabrication, Welding, Suspension Design July 20-23, 2022
Custom Car Building July 27-30, 2022
Hot Rod Building August 17-20, 2022

Please describe what experience you have had with automotive restoration, maintenance, performance modifications, tools, and technology. (80-200 words)*

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Please describe your career aspirations in the automotive, motorcycle, or marine industry. (80-200 words)*

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How would this program benefit your interests and goals? (80-200 words)*

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How did you hear about this program?

If you are selected for this program, a $75 refundable deposit, along with all applicable paperwork, will be due ASAP in July, to confirm your placement.*

I understand.

If you are selected for this program, steel-toed boots will be required. Upon notification of selection, if you need assistance with the cost of boots, please notify Gilmore staff ASAP.*

I understand.

Please mark "yes" or "no" if you are interested in receiving information from the RPM Foundation regarding skill and career development related to automotive restoration.*

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Letter of Recommendation*

Letters of recommendation can be from anyone not in the immediate family of the applicant who can share insight on the applicant’s skills and interests, as well as their potential benefit in this program. One page is sufficient. Please upload a DOC, DOCX, or PDF file.