Collision Repair Education Foundation announced that it will hold the Collision Repair Education Foundation and St. Louis I-CAR Committee’s Greater St. Louis Area Career Fair April 28th at Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s global headquarters in St. Louis. Attending students will have the opportunity to network with industry employers, distribute resumes and, in some cases, land jobs on the spot.
“This event is a collaborative effort among our collision and automotive repair partners to connect well-trained students to challenging and rewarding careers,” said Dan Shymanski, St. Louis I-CAR Committee chairman. “With a shortage of qualified candidates and employees in the collision repair industry, this career fair will help address a critical need for local employers.”
Due in part to a widening skills gap, collision repair careers are some of the best-paying jobs in the country. Post-secondary graduates from the automotive field can expect a starting salary around $30,000, and that can quickly grow depending on their experience and level of skill. High school graduates typically have a lower starting salary, however, this depends on their experience and level of skill.
“The St. Louis I-CAR Committee has really taken the lead in organizing this event for the community,” said Brandon Eckenrode, director of development for the Collision Repair Education Foundation. “I would like to thank this group of volunteers for their commitment to making a positive impact on students’ future careers in the collision repair industry. I encourage any business seeking young and enthusiastic technicians to get involved in this event.”
The scholarships and grants distributed through the Collision Repair Education Foundation enhance the education experience for students by increasing their exposure to and understanding of new automotive technology and equipping them with the modern skills necessary to be successful collision industry members. Collision repair businesses are then able to hire these well-trained students as productive, efficient and capable employees from day one on the job.
