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3M Automotive Aftermarket Division Kicks Off Fifth Year of Hire Our Heroes Program

Program provides scholarships and tool grants for deserving military members and their families.

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.

Pro Spot Distributor Sponsors Inaugural Golf Tournament

The inaugural golf tournament, sponsored by Pro Spot distributor Innovative Solutions and Technology, benefited the Collision Repair Education Foundation.

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.

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Support from Driven Brands

Driven Brands will participate in the second annual Cars, Careers & Celebrities Expo on September 16th as well as the Education Foundation’s fall career fairs taking place in Minneapolis, Boston, Atlanta and Columbus.

Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Annual Summer Golf Fundraiser Sold Out

A waiting list has been created for those interested in playing if registration spots become available.

Ten Students Awarded Grants from Troy Holm Memorial Fund

Created by PartsTrader in memory of collision industry member Troy Holm, the fund assists students with travel grants and other forms of assistance needed to attend the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

Collision Repair Education Foundation to Hold Makeover Grant Ribbon Cutting Event

Industry members are invited to come to the event for a tour of the program and to meet with school administration, collision instructors and students.

Application Deadline Approaching for Ultimate Collision Education Makeover Grant

All high school and college collision school programs are encouraged to apply, and the winning schools will be announced during SEMA 2016.

Collision Repair Education Foundation Hosts Denver Cars, Careers and Celebrities Event

Over 200 tech students visited the Garmat USA manufacturing facility April 14th for the event and witnessed the unveiling of Garmat USA’s new R&D and training facility.

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.

Craftsman Brand and Sears Auto Centers to Support Collision Repair Education Foundation

Craftsman brand and Sears Auto Centers will support the Education Foundation’s upcoming collision career fairs around the country and provide Craftsman tools for collision students.