2026 Cohort · Ontario · 5 weeks · 6 spots

The Automotive AI Fellowship

A selective 5-week program for 6 Ontario automotive students who want dealership leaders to know their name before they start applying for jobs.

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Walk into the job market already known

If you want to work in automotive, you should not just understand dealerships today. You should understand where they are going. Most students finish co-op and still have to fight for attention. This fellowship is for the ones who want to walk into that job market already known.

What you'll leave with

01A portfolio-worthy projectA completed industry project with real findings you can bring into your role.

02Insider operating knowledgeHow the best dealerships actually run, the kind of insight most people spend years figuring out on the job.

03A stronger personal brandA sharper LinkedIn presence and professional positioning before you graduate.

04Relationships before the job huntConnections with dealership leaders and automotive professionals before you enter the job market.

05Fluency in where automotive is goingThe ability to speak about the future of the industry, not just where it is today.

06Direct access to industry leadersGuest speakers from inside the industry: dealers, operators, and leaders shaping where automotive is going.

Five weeks, five sessions

One structured session per week. Everything else is flexible around your schedule.

AI in dealership operationsHow AI is changing the day-to-day across sales, service, and the front office.

Competitive advantageWhat separates the dealerships pulling ahead from the ones falling behind.

Trend spottingHow to read where the industry is heading and form your own point of view.

Personal brandingBuilding visibility and positioning so leaders know your name before you apply.

AI as a professional toolUsing AI to work smarter and stand out in any role you step into.

What happens when you're selected

01Kick-off with the Clearline teamYou meet the other 5 fellows and the Clearline team in person. We set the pace, introduce the project framework, and get you oriented.

02Five weekly sessionsEach week covers a different angle: AI in dealership ops, competitive advantage, trend spotting, personal branding, and AI as a professional tool.

03Build and publishYou complete an original industry project, publish your findings publicly, and build a visible point of view before you graduate.

04Final showcasePresent your project and findings to dealership professionals. Walk out with proof of work, relationships, and a name people recognize.

Invite only

Exclusive access

Selected fellows are invited to a private Clearline industry event with dealership leaders and automotive professionals. This is a closed environment built around real industry conversations.

Who this is for

Ontario students pursuing careers in automotive retail, operations, or adjacent fields.
Students who want early visibility before entering the job market.
Students who are comfortable sharing ideas and perspectives publicly.
Students who want to stand out before they graduate.

Built by Clearline

Clearline is the AI front office for car dealerships. Always-on AI that answers every call, follows up every lead, and books every appointment. We raised $2M to transform how dealerships operate and work with stores across North America on the technology reshaping their operations.

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