The Collision Repair Education Foundation is encouraging industry members to show their support for SkillsUSA participants. Many of this year’s winners had received donations from fellow industry members, which ultimately aided in their success.
“The mission of our school is to produce individuals who are equipped to enter the 21st century," said Barry Roopnarine, a collision instructor whose student won a gold medal in the 2013 refinishing competition. "In order to meet or accomplish this, we need to align with industry partners such as the Collision Repair Education Foundation. The donations we receive from the industry allow us to keep up-to-date with the latest standards and technology. Tools, equipment and supplies can be costly, so any donations are a plus in helping us keep classroom costs down while allowing instructors to provide the students with the latest skills needed to be college and career ready, thus making it a smooth transition when entering the industry.”
Added Brandon Eckenrode, director of development for the Collision Repair Education Foundation, “Our donors have provided over $10 million in support to collision school programs, instructors and students nationwide since 2008, and it’s important to hear that their generosity is helping to produce capable, efficient and well-trained entry-level students. Now more than ever, instructors need this type of continued support, and the Collision Repair Education Foundation welcomes all within the industry to consider joining our list of donors to help even more. On behalf of the organization’s Board of Trustees and staff, we congratulate the SkillsUSA Championship medalists and the Collision Repair Education Foundation is proud to provide any support we can to aid in technical education of future competitors.”
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