The Collision Repair Education Foundation will be holding its 2nd annual Cars, Careers & Celebrities Expo Friday, Sept. 16th at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., during NASCAR Weekend.

The event serves as both a career fair and trade show that is meant to showcase the collision industry as a viable career option for consideration. To date, there are roughly 20 companies participating, and the event will include mock interviews, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, scheduled appearances by NASCAR drivers and the ability for students to speak with industry employers. The 2015 event video recap below helps highlight the atmosphere and venue.

The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, Sept. 15th

• 2-4 p.m. – Vendor set-up
• Evening reception for sponsors/vendors in Lombard, Ill.

Friday, Sept. 16th

• 8-10 a.m. – Vendor set-up
• 11 a.m.-5 p.m. – Expo with students