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Repair Planning Software Donations Help Collision Repair Students Gain Industry Skills

June 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

More than 10,000 collision repair students gained access to current estimating software in 2024 through donations from three industry companies, according to the Collision Repair Education Foundation. Audatex, a Solera Company, CCC Intelligent Solutions (NASDAQ: CCCS) and Mitchell, an Enlyte company, donated software subscriptions to 543 schools in 47 states last year, providing students hands-on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, CCC, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Mitchell, Solera, Workforce Development

Axalta Partners with Collision Repair Education Foundation to Promote Industry Careers

June 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Company donated $30,000 to Foundation in 2024, sponsored career fair and provides uniforms to promote professionalism. Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) sponsored a Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) career fair at West-MEC High School in Phoenix, Ariz. earlier this school year, connecting nearly 200 collision repair, automotive technology and diesel students with potential employers. The […]

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

Wesco Group’s Josh Cox Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Trustees

May 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) welcomed Josh Cox, National Vice President of Sales for WESCO Group, to its Board of Trustees. “We are honored to welcome Josh Cox to our Board,” shares Brenda Hogen, Chair of CREF’s Board of Trustees. “His extensive experience and dedication to the collision industry will be invaluable as we […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Collision Repair Education Foundation, People, Wesco

DeVilbiss Donates Spray Guns to Collision Repair Schools

April 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

DeVilbiss has contributed a significant donation of spray guns to support technician education programs across the country through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). The donation included 20 DV1 Basecoat Spray Guns, 20 DV1 Clearcoat Spray Guns, 20 PROLite Spray Guns, and 20 GPG Spray Guns, which were distributed to 15 schools nationwide, benefiting over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, DeVilbiss, Donations

Collision Repair Education Foundation Golf Fundraiser July 22 in Pennsylvania

April 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that its 23rd Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 22, at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. in conjunction with industry meetings being held in Philadelphia that week. CREF invites collision professionals to join in “fore” a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing, PPG

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2025 Executive Committee

April 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Board thanks departing members for their service to nonprofit organization supporting students and collision education system. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has appointed its 2025 Executive Committee, composed of seven industry professionals committed to supporting collision repair education. The new Executive Committee includes Brenda Hogen (Parts Trader) as Chair, Stacy Bartnik (Intertek) as Vice-Chair, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Collision Repair Education Foundation, People

Colours Donates Over $220,000 to Support Collision Repair Schools Through CREF

April 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Colours Inc., the family-owned and operated paint, body and equipment distributor, invested in the future of the industry, donating over $220,000 worth of products to assist collision repair education programs during its 2025 Trade Show through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). “CREF plays a critical role in supporting collision repair education and addressing the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Colours Inc., Donations

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Spring Career Fair Schedule

February 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Businesses looking for trained entry level technicians can participate in high school and college transportation student events. Collision repair industry businesses seeking employees or students seeking job opportunities can kick their search into high gear with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) Spring 2025 High School and College Transportation Student Career Fairs. The fairs will […]

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

Collision Repair Education Foundation Benchmark School Grant Applications Open

February 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industry-funded program helps schools improve the collision repair training programs. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that applications are open for schools to apply for grants to help provide their programs with access to the latest tools, equipment, and supplies, to enrich students’ learning environment. Applications opened January 28. The deadline to apply is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Grants

Carolinas Collision Association Donates Student Uniforms to Lexington Technology Center Through Collision Repair Education Foundation

January 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Future collision repair technicians receive professional uniforms. The 28 students enrolled in the auto collision repair program at the Lexington Technology Center (Lexington, SC) can now hold their heads high as they proudly sport official technician shirts, sponsored by the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA), in collaboration with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). In addition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carolinas Collision Association, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Workforce Development

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