LKQ/Keystone Donates $5,000 to I-CAR Education Foundation
LKQ/Keystone donated $5,000 in August to support the I-CAR Education Foundation’s Industry Partners Annual Fund, which supports many foundation activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry. “With funding being very limited for schools offering collision repair programs, the schools and their students need help to ensure a successful future,” said Chris Evans,
AkzoNobel Donates $7,500 to I-CAR Education Foundation
AkzoNobel donated $7,500 in May to the I-CAR Education Foundation, I-CAR announced today. The contribution to the Education Foundation Industry Partners Annual Fund will support foundation activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the collision repair industry. "AkzoNobel has already impacted career and technical education through their Most Influential Women in Collision Repair Industry
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
Women’s Industry Network Attendance Jumps 13 Percent in Second Year
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) welcomed 125 women to its second annual conference held at the Westin Hotel in Chicago, Ill., April 13-15, 2008. “Even with a 13 percent increase in attendance over last year, the conference size continues to foster camaraderie and enables networking and the free exchange of ideas that have become a
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
Akzo Nobel Seeks Most Influential Women in Collision Repair Industry
Akzo Nobel is accepting nominations for the 2008 Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry. The 2008 program will mark the 10th anniversary for what’s acknowledged by many as one of the cornerstone recognition programs within the industry. “Akzo Nobel is pleased to have been able to pioneer this effort in the collision repair
AMI Taking Applications for Richard Cossette/Gale Westerlund Memorial
AMI is accepting applications for the Richard Cossette/Gale Westerlund Memorial Scholarship, the Emil Stanley Merit Award, the Automotive Video Inc. (AVI) Scholarship and the Zurich “High Octane” Scholarship. The Richard Cossette/Gale Westerlund Memorial Scholarship, offered in conjunction with the Automotive Service Association (ASA), honors the contributions these individuals made to AMI, ASA and the collision