I-CAR Education Foundation Recognizes Its Volunteers With Awards
In the spring, the I-CAR Education Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in student scholarships, instructor training grants and curriculum grants with the help of industry support through fundraisers, donations and volunteered time. Because of the amount of effort put in by I-CAR volunteers, the I-CAR Education Foundation created special awards to recognize their efforts. The
Nationwide Contributes $10,000 to the I-CAR Education Foundation
Nationwide Insurance Company contributed $10,000 in May to support the I-CAR Education Foundation Industry Partners Annual Fund, I-CAR announced this week. The donation will help support foundation activities meant to promote and enhance career opportunities in the collision repair industry. "Nationwide Insurance Company has been a strong supporter of the Education Foundation for over 10
Universal Technical Institute Announces $10 Million Student Loan Program
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI), which specializes in technical education training for careers in collision repair, mechanical and other fields, has developed a $10 million private loan initiative designed to help students who need help "bridging the tuition gap" in today’s tight credit market. UTI has 10 campuses across the United States and manufacturer-sponsored advanced
Marscin Assumes New Role as Development Administrator for I-CAR Education Foundation
Melissa Marscin has rejoined the staff of the I-CAR Education Foundation as development administrator. Marscin formerly worked as senior products and services specialist for the I-CAR Education Foundation and then for I-CAR. In her new role, Marscin will be responsible for implementing fundraising and grant programs including school curriculum grants, instructor training grants and student
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation Donates $2,500 to I-CAR Education Foundation
The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation has contributed $2,500 to the I-CAR Education Foundation and its new mission to support philanthropic and collision repair education activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry. "On behalf of the I-CAR Education Foundation Board of Trustees and the Education Foundation staff, we are most appreciative of the Enterprise
Is State Farm’s New DRP Good or Bad for the Industry Long Term?
Point CounterPoint
Repairs that Pay
Most collision repair professionals – the frame guy and the painter all the way through to the manager and the owner – take pride in repairing automobiles correctly for their customers. Not many people in any business are so cold and callused that they can sell a product or service they believe is
Nature Vs. Nurture
Highly skilled technicians – Is it all in the genes or does training help?
A License To Repair
"Why isn’t it mandatory for all collision techs to be licensed?" — Don Marshall, manager, Fresno Chrysler/Plymouth, Fresno, Calif. The collision repair industry is the ultimate example of irony and paradox. In most (if not all) states, the damage appraiser needs a license to prove he’s capable of determining the cost and procedure of repairing
Lead Dogs Have a Better View
Through training and certification, you’ll not only hone your skills and increase your productivity, you’ll also elevate your professionalism — separating you from the rest of the pack.