GEICO Grants Go to Four Collision Schools Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
Each of the winning schools applied for a grant from the Ultimate Collision Education Makeover program, and each will receive $5,000 to purchase tools and equipment from the NATEF tool list.
Patriotic Speed Shapes Raised Nearly $4,000 for Collision Repair Education Foundation and 3M Hire Our Heroes
The speed shapes, all painted using the Accuspray system, featured custom-designed paint schemes honoring the nation’s military members.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Winners of Student of the Year Award
The winning students are currently studying collision repair, and each one and his/her nominating instructor will receive a trip to SEMA 2016, where they will be honored at the Education Foundation’s evening reception on Tuesday, Nov. 1st.
Industry Encouraged to Support Collision Repair Education Foundation by Shopping on AmazonSmile this Holiday Season
When collision industry members shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5 percent of the price of eligible purchases to the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Annual Industry Fundraiser Raises $110,000
The funds raised from this event, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, will go toward supporting scholarships and grants for collision schools and students.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Receives Highest Rating from Charity Navigator for Fourth Straight Year
Collision Repair Education Foundation has been awarded the “exceptional” ranking of four stars out of a possible four, demonstrating adherence to good governance and fiscal responsibility.
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation in Hosting Career Fair
The Cars, Careers and Celebrities event held in the plaza at 3M headquarters featured more than a dozen collision repair companies that had an opportunity to meet hundreds of students who are studying collision repair in high school or technical colleges.
Industry Invited to Attend Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Annual Reception at SEMA 2016
During the reception, industry members will have the opportunity to meet and greet attending collision school instructors and students and hear about the organization’s efforts to support high school and post-secondary collision students.
Collision Repair Education Foundation and Atlanta I-CAR Committee Announce Back-to-Back Events in October
On Oct. 19th, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at Athens Technical College in recognition of the school’s collision program receiving a Makeover Grant and on Oct. 20th, the Collision Repair Education Foundation will host a high school and college collision career fair.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeking Support for High School and College Collision Programs
To kick-start the back-to-school giving, MCR Safety has donated 50,000 pairs of safety glasses and goggles to the Collision Repair Education Foundation that will be distributed to schools across the country.