When most people hear “automotive career,” they picture a technician working under the hood of a car. That’s one career. But it’s far from the only one. The automotive industry needs people who can diagnose problems, work with customers, manage a shop, sell vehicles and services, handle parts, work with technology, manage a business, and much more. The problem is that many young people simply don’t know these opportunities exist. That’s where a mentor can make a difference. Sometimes, It...

Summer is coming to an end. The days are getting shorter, school is starting back up, and for many young people, it can feel like everyone is asking the same question: “What are you going to do with your future?” But what if school hasn't been the right fit? What if you've struggled in a traditional classroom? What if you haven't graduated from high school—or you're simply not sure what your next step should be? That doesn't mean you don't have a future. It may mean you need a different path....

At Automotive Mentoring Group, every restored classic car tells two stories. There's the story of the car itself, brought back from rust and neglect to something road-worthy and beautiful again. And there's the story of the young person who rebuilt it, learning patience, discipline, and a real trade one bolt at a time. Since 2007, AMG has helped more than 300 young men and women turn their lives around through automotive restoration. Nearly all of them come from some of Chicago's toughest...