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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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
A portfolio-worthy project
A completed industry project with real findings you can bring into your role.
Insider operating knowledge
How the best dealerships actually run, the kind of insight most people spend years figuring out on the job.
A stronger personal brand
A sharper LinkedIn presence and professional positioning before you graduate.
Relationships before the job hunt
Connections with dealership leaders and automotive professionals before you enter the job market.
Fluency in where automotive is going
The ability to speak about the future of the industry, not just where it is today.
Direct access to industry leaders
Guest 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 operations
How AI is changing the day-to-day across sales, service, and the front office.
Competitive advantage
What separates the dealerships pulling ahead from the ones falling behind.
Trend spotting
How to read where the industry is heading and form your own point of view.
Personal branding
Building visibility and positioning so leaders know your name before you apply.
AI as a professional tool
Using AI to work smarter and stand out in any role you step into.
What happens when you're selected
- 01
Kick-off with the Clearline team
You meet the other 5 fellows and the Clearline team in person. We set the pace, introduce the project framework, and get you oriented.
- 02
Five weekly sessions
Each week covers a different angle: AI in dealership ops, competitive advantage, trend spotting, personal branding, and AI as a professional tool.
- 03
Build and publish
You complete an original industry project, publish your findings publicly, and build a visible point of view before you graduate.
- 04
Final showcase
Present your project and findings to dealership professionals. Walk out with proof of work, relationships, and a name people recognize.
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 AI for modern automotive 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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Apply to the fellowship
Tell us a bit about yourself. We review every application and reach out to selected fellows by email.