Launch Your Leadership Career
Create an AI-Proof Future
A fast-track leadership accelerator for ambitious young professionals who want a real career with real growth. No auto repair experience required.
A Different Way to Start Your Career
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What is Ignition?
Ignition is a two-week leadership immersion followed by a clear, structured path to running your own location. Created for people who want more than a job — they want responsibility, growth, and a career that can’t be automated.
Ignition is powered by Stress-Free Auto Care, one of the fastest-growing service companies in the country. But Ignition itself is a stand-alone leadership development brand focused on building the next generation of operators and general managers.
Program Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness
Up to $50k Paid Towards You Loans. $25k after year one, and $25k after year two.
Family Tuition Support
Up to $25k per year for 4 years toward your child's college after 10 years at Stress-Free
Retirement Benefits
401(k) + 4% Company Match. Eligible after 6 months of employment.
Ownership Opportunities
Path to future Franchise. Top performers may qualify for company-backed franchise opportunities.
Explore Our Program
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Manager-In-Training
Are you ready to step into shop leadership with hands-on guidance from day one? The Manager-In-Training program begins with a focused, two-week paid training experience where you’ll learn the fundamentals of running a modern, technology-enabled auto repair shop. You’ll cover customer service, workflow management, sales processes, team leadership, and daily operational systems.
If you successfully complete training, you’ll be placed at one of our existing Stress-Free locations as a Manager in Training, where you’ll continue developing under experienced leaders. With consistent performance and strong leadership ability, MIT graduates can grow into General Manager roles, leading their own $1–3M shop and driving real impact.
Top-performing General Managers at Stress-Free can earn $150,000+ annually.
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Manager in Training
Manager in Training (MIT → Asst. GM)
You’ll learn how to run a modern, tech-forward auto repair shop — from leadership and scheduling to workflow, sales, and customer experience. With strong performance, you’ll graduate into an Assistant General Manager role.
Finish Year 1 and you’ll be eligible for $25,000 in student loan forgiveness, plus 401(k) + 4% company match after your first six months.
Asst. GM → General Manager
You’ll take full ownership of store operations from sales generation to P&L management. You’ll lead technicians and advisors, manage performance, oversee scheduling, and drive customer satisfaction — all while being eligible for monthly performance bonuses.
Top-performing General Managers at Stress-Free can earn $150,000+ annually.
Complete Year 2 and you’ll unlock an additional $25,000 in student loan forgiveness.
GM → Multi Shop Leader (Sr. GM)
With strong performance, you’ll be promoted to leading two shops. You’ll coach Assistant GMs, mentor new Managers in Training, and help develop future leaders while driving results across multiple locations.
Sr. GM (Multi-Location Leader)
With strong performance, you’ll be promoted to leading two shops. You’ll coach Assistant GMs, mentor new Managers in Training, and help develop future leaders while driving results across multiple locations.
Sr. GM (Multi-Location Leader Cont.)
You’ll oversee several shops, including new locations. You’ll operate like an entrepreneur — leading growth, expanding teams, improving operations, and driving multi-million-dollar results across the region
District Manager
You’ll lead a district of 6+ shops, manage General Managers, shape regional performance, and partner directly with the Head of Operations. District Managers at Stress-Free have unlimited earning potential, with top performers making $300k+.
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