Collision Repair Education Foundation Recognizes 121 Career Programs with Collision School Career Readiness Benchmark
New designation program was launched in 2016, and the designation was determined based upon information provided by schools about the capabilities of their programs on the Collision Repair Education Makeover grant application.
Honda Awards $36,000 to Three Collision Schools Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
These schools are part of Honda’s Professional Automotive Career Training Program (PACT) designed to provide students with real-world automotive repair education and training.
3M, Collision Repair Education Foundation Gift 58 Grants to Veterans and Family Members Through Hire Our Heroes Program
The recipients include 54 students who are currently studying collision repair, and who have served or are currently serving in the military, and four collision students who have immediate family members who served or are serving in the military.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2016 Board of Trustees, Executive Committee
Stacy Bartnik of ITW Evercoat was named as the first female chair of the board.
Reader’s Choice: What Does the Future Employment Picture Look Like for Entry-Level Techs?
Changes in vehicle technology have brought to light the need to attract and train highly talented people to handle the ever-increasing demand for trained techs to fix today’s vehicles.
3M and CARSTAR Support Launch of New-Age Collision Program at FTCC
Companies joined with other industry entities in putting their financial support behind the program and being present at the official launch on Feb. 4.
PPG to Celebrate Dedication of New State-of-the-Art Collision Training Center
The 25,000-square-foot collision center houses a groundbreaking associate degree program in collision repair and refinishing technology complete with the latest equipment and newer cars to work on.
3M Awards Tool Grants to Veterans Through Collision Repair Education Foundation and Hire Our Heroes Program
The recipients, all military veterans, had the opportunity to select $2,500 worth of tools to help them during their education and for employment after graduation.
3M Announces Launch of 2015 Hire Our Heroes Program
Program to provide tool grants and assistance for veterans through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Hosts Most Successful Fundraiser To Date
The collision industry came together on Aug. 16 in Dallas, Texas, during the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s inaugural Cars, Careers & Celebrities Expo to elevate awareness among local high school and college collision students. The event raised more than $300,000 for this group and ended up being the largest fundraiser in the Education Foundation’s history.
