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GEICO Philanthropic Foundation Donates $100,000 to Collision Engineering Career Alliance

November 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Grant will pay for a national student recruitment and employer engagement framework for the alliance’s partner colleges. The GEICO Philanthropic Foundation, the charitable arm of GEICO, has donated $100,000 to the Collision Engineering Career Alliance to build shared student recruitment and employer engagement tools for the nonprofit’s partner colleges, the alliance said Nov. 10. According […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Career and Technical Education, Collision Engineering Career Alliance, Donations, GEICO

ASE Education Foundation Opens Sponsor Applications for $25 Million Apprenticeship Incentive Fund

November 4, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Registered apprenticeship sponsors can earn $3,500 per new apprentice, and eligible occupations include body repairers and estimators. The ASE Education Foundation formally launched the Transportation Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Incentive Fund Nov. 3, opening the $25 million U.S. Department of Labor grant to applications from organizations that run registered apprenticeships for auto, collision and truck service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, ASE Education Foundation, Grants, U.S. DOL, Workforce Development

Fix Auto UK Adds Degree Apprentices in Program Developed with Admiral Insurance

September 10, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK has taken on its first two degree apprentices, pairing paid employment with a university degree in a program the franchise network developed with insurer Admiral. Tiah Glasgow and Dominic Khan started in early September. Glasgow is pursuing a digital marketing degree apprenticeship and reports to Brand and Communications Manager Helen Smith. Khan […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Admiral Group, Apprentice Program, Fix Auto UK, People, United Kingdom

CAPA Donates $100,000 to Collision Engineering Career Alliance

September 2, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association has donated $100,000 to the Collision Engineering Career Alliance, the nonprofit that runs a two-year collision repair technician apprenticeship program at seven community colleges, the alliance said. “Supporting Collision Engineering means shaping tomorrow’s workforce and contributing to the health of our industry,” said Gerry Poirier, CAPA board chair. “We are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Career and Technical Education, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Collision Engineering Career Alliance, Donations

Caliber Technician Apprentice Program Reaches 3,000th Graduate

July 29, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber said July 28 that its Technician Apprentice Program has produced its 3,000th graduate, a Navy veteran who completed the paid apprenticeship earlier this year. The milestone represents an increase of roughly 700 graduates since October, when Caliber reported approximately 2,300 program completions. The company now operates more than 1,850 centers in 42 states. “Reaching […]

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BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford and Google Launch Alliance to Expand Skilled-Trades Training

July 23, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford Motor Company and Google have launched the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades, a coalition aimed at expanding access to skilled-trades training and easing a national shortage of skilled workers. The four founding members said they have independently committed to skilled workforce training initiatives in 30 states. The alliance’s stated focus spans infrastructure, […]

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ASE Education Foundation Awarded $25 Million Labor Department Grant for Technician Apprenticeships

July 9, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The four-year Pay-for-Performance grant pays employers $3,500 for each auto, collision or truck apprentice they hire and keep through the first year on the job. The ASE Education Foundation has been awarded a $25 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand registered apprenticeships for auto, collision and truck service technicians, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, ASE Education Foundation, Grants, U.S. DOL

Crash Champions Recognizes 59 STEP Apprenticeship Graduates in 2026

July 8, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The multi-shop operator says its Department of Labor-certified technician development program now counts nearly 200 active apprentices and an 86% retention rate among graduates. Crash Champions on July 8 recognized 59 apprentices who graduated in 2026 from its Skilled Technician Education Program (STEP), the company’s Department of Labor-certified apprenticeship for entry-level collision repair technicians. The […]

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Progressive Donates to Collision Engineering Career Alliance

June 22, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Engineering Career Alliance said June 22 that Progressive has made a charitable contribution to support its collision repair technician training program, adding one of the nation’s largest auto insurers to a growing roster of industry donors. The alliance did not disclose the size of the gift. “This is a national movement to connect […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Career and Technical Education, Collision Engineering Career Alliance, Donations, Progressive

I-CAR’s 2025 Impact Report Cites Record Gold Class Shops

June 18, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Course completions up 31%. I-CAR released its 2025 Impact Report documenting record participation in its Gold Class shop recognition program and a 31% increase in course completions across a training catalog the organization expanded to cover advanced driver assistance systems, electric vehicles and new joining methods. “Vehicle technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, I-CAR, Technical Training, Workforce Development

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