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AASP/NJ President Tees Off in Support of Collision Schools

The AASP/NJ announced that its president, Jerry McNee, recently participated in the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s 20th Annual Golf Outing to raise funds for collision schools, instructors and students.

Driven Brands Awards Scholarships through CREF

Selected from a pool of high school seniors and post-secondary students who have a desire to enter the collision repair industry, each student received a $1,000 scholarship to be used toward tuition, books and tools.

CCC, CREF Award Scholarships to Two Collision Students

CCC and CREF announced that two deserving students have won 2022 CCC Michael Salvatore Repair Technician Scholarships.

PPG, CREF Award Scholarships to Seven Collision Students

This year’s awards include six $4,500 scholarships in addition to a $1,000 MVP scholarship, provided by PPG.

North Carolina SkillsUSA Winner Prepares for Nationals

After winning the North Carolina State SkillsUSA competition, Fayetteville Technical Community College student James Song is heading to Nationals.

Atlanta I-CAR Committee, CREF Boost Local Collision Schools

Instructor Leroy Goodwin of Paulding County High School was able to develop a strong auto body program in a short time thanks to the Atlanta I-CAR Committee and CREF.

CREF Honors 21 I-CAR Volunteer Committees

During I-CAR’s recent zone conferences, CREF recognized 21 I-CAR committees for their 2021 dedication to the industry’s future.

Toyota Auto Body California Donates Quarter Panels to CREF

CREF announced that Toyota Motor North America partnered with Toyota Auto Body California for a donation of 944 quarter panels to their organization.

2009 CREF Scholarship Winner Pays It Forward

Susan Bock, laid off from her insurance job, applied for and won a $5,000 scholarship from the Collision Repair Education Foundation.

Houston I-CAR Committee Adopts Kingwood Park High School

CREF announced that the Houston I-CAR Committee has adopted Kingwood Park High School to support students in its collision program.

Audatex, CCC and Mitchell Provide Collision Schools with Free Subscriptions

Audatex, CCC and Mitchell donated software subscriptions valued at nearly $10 million to over 500 schools’ collision repair educational programs across the U.S.

CREF Introduces 2022 Executive Committee

The Collision Repair Education Foundation has announced its newly appointed executive committee.