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Car Care Council Announces Agreement to Expand in Canada and Mexico

January 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Car Care Council today announced an agreement with the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) and the Asociación Nacional de Representantes, Importadores y Distribuidores de Refacciones y Accesorios para Automóviles, A.C. (ARIDRA) to create Car Care Council North America to direct the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign in the United States, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, ARIDRA, Auto Care Association, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Car Care Council

ASA Announces Partnership to Help Members Build Competitive Websites

January 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association has joined forces with Kukui as its latest Sponsored Benefit Provider. ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider companies provide special-priced member services and products to ASA members to help offset their everyday business costs. Kukui provides businesses a custom marketing website platform that integrates with each business’ Point of Sale system. This provides […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Automotive Service Association, KuKui

AASP/NJ Board Member Delivers OEM Certification Prep to Fellow Members

January 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

On January 24, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) hosted “OEM Certifications: Not Just a Fad,” given by AASP/NJ Board member Dave Gruskos, president of Reliable Automotive Equipment at his facility in Belford, N.J. Gruskos gave an eye-opening look into the challenges and benefits associated with applying for OEM certification while […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, OEM Certification

Federal Funding for Career and Technical Education Programs to Increase 5.9%

January 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

2019 Perkins Career and Technical Education State Grants

While much of the federal government remains shut down, funding under the Department of Education was finalized on time in September. It is expected funding for career and technical education programs through Perkins should be distributed as normal on July 1. According to information released by the Department of Education, career and technical education state […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Perkins Career Education Act, Workforce Development

AASP-MN Accepting Applications for Automotive and Collision Repair Scholarships

January 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AASP-MN 2019 logo

Thanks to another successful fundraising drive within the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) membership, the Alliance will be awarding scholarships to select students enrolled in post-secondary automotive or collision repair programs. Scholarship awards will be $1,000 per student and can be applied towards tuition or tool purchases. Recipients must be entering their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Scholarships, Workforce Development

Women’s Industry Network Calls for Board of Director Candidates

January 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is accepting applications for seats on its Board of Directors. The Board consists of representatives from various industry segments including (but not limited to) collision repair shops, distributors, suppliers, consultants, paint manufacturers, recyclers and insurance companies. Participants from all segments of the collision repair industry are welcome, with the only […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Women's Industry Network

CARSTAR Celebrates 30th Anniversary

January 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR 30th Anniversay

Collision repair network enters milestone anniversary year with plans to celebrate throughout 2019. CARSTAR is celebrating its 30th year of business with plans to only accelerate its growth. CARSTAR has plans to honor this occasion with new initiatives throughout the year that gives back to the communities it serves. From customer appreciation to charitable donations, […]

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Progressive Plans to Hire More Than 10,000 in 2019

January 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Progressive Insurance announced it expects to hire more than 10,000 people in the coming year to support its growth. The company has grown more than 50 percent in the last three years to $30 billion in revenue for 2018. Positions the company will offer include IT and analyst roles, corporate functions, customer care and claims […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, California, Colorado, Flordia, Ohio, Progressive, Texas, Workforce Development

Les Pawlowski Named General Manager of Symach Canada

January 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Les Pawlowski has been appointed as Symach General Manager in Canada, overseeing and supporting its activities in the region. His more than 20 years-experience in International trade and business development in the Automotive Aftermarket and 12 years in Automotive Refinish has led him to collaborate with Symach in the expansion of the brand in Canada […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, People, Symach

Career Fair at March 29-30 Denver Auto Show to Raise Awareness of Collision Repair Industry Employment Needs

January 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is hosting a two day career fair on March 29-30 in collaboration with the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA). Held during the Denver Auto Show at the Colorado Convention Center auto dealers and collision professionals will have a chance to present career opportunities to student training for a transportation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Workforce Development

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