From automotive management to accounting, discover the diverse programs available at Northwood University and what sets them apart from the rest. Northwood gets its students involved with the industry by allowing them to run their annual international auto show, work with local shops, and more, allowing them to apply the skills taught in the classroom to the real world.
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About Our Guests
Dr. Thomas Litzinger
Executive Director, University of the Aftermarket
Aftermarket Education Industry Chair, Northwood University
litzinge@northwood.edu
James O’Dell, AAP
Assistant Director of Aftermarket Education, Northwood University
odellj@northwood.edu
Sponsor
Machinists Union District Lodge 77
About Our Host
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122
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