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State Farm Awarded $105,000 to 16 Collision Repair Schools through CREF Grant Program

September 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

State Farm has awarded $25,000 to a collision repair program in western New York as part of its effort to address a skilled collision repair technician shortage affecting the industry. The Erie 2 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES LoGuidice Educational Center (E2CCB) in Fredonia, N.Y. received the funding through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) Benchmark Award funded […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Grants, New York State, State Farm

Collision Industry Mourns Passing of Industry Leader Doug Webb

September 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The collision repair industry has lost one of its most dedicated champions with the passing of Doug Webb on Saturday, September 20. Webb died peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, after a seven-week battle following complications from a medical procedure. He was surrounded by his loving family, including his wife Bonnie, son John […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR Education Foundation, National Auto Body Council, Obituary, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation Schedules Fall Career Fairs to Connect Students with Employers

September 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Events currently planned for Utah and Tennessee in October. The Collision Repair Education Foundation will host two career fairs this fall aimed at connecting high school and college students with potential employers in the collision repair industry. The events are scheduled for Oct. 2 at Granger High School in Salt Lake City and Oct. 21 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fair, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Tennessee, Utah

ASE, CREF, I-CAR and WrenchWay Announce Partnership to Address Technician Shortage

September 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Four industry organizations announced they have formed a partnership to address the shortage of service technicians. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) and WrenchWay said they will collaborate on recruiting and training programs. “Working closely with our colleagues at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, ASE, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR, Workforce Development, WrenchWay

Collision Repair Education Foundation Establishes Award, Memorial Fund After Texas Collision Repair Instructor’s Death

August 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jeff Wilson, wife and son died in July floods; new initiatives honor 30-year educator’s legacy. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has created two initiatives to honor Jeff Wilson, a collision repair instructor who died with his wife and son in Texas flooding in July. Wilson taught collision repair for 30 years at Humble High […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Nominations

Collision Repair Education Foundation’s 23rd Annual Golf Fundraiser Raised More than $120,000

August 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Funds raised will support collision schools and students. The Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) 23rd Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes, was among the biggest and best in the organization’s history. Held July 22 at the Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon, Pa. the annual event enjoyed participation from 120 golfers and nearly 30 […]

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

Collision Repair Education Foundation Student Scholarships and Tool Grants Benefit More Students Than Ever Before

August 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Over $275,000 awarded to 163 future collision repair industry professionals. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its annual Student Scholarship program continued to expand this year. The nonprofit awarded over $275,000 in tuition assistance and tools to 163 future collision industry professionals through the industry’s support this year. CREF’s ability to support a greater […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Grants, Scholarships

CCC Supports Future Collision Repair Industry Workforce Through CREF

July 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Company has supported the students and schools with scholarships, school grants and software donations. CCC Intelligent Solutions (NASDAQ: CCCS) has donated nearly $300,000 to more than 70 students through its scholarship program since 2006, making it one of the largest contributors to collision repair education funding according to the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Grants, Scholarships, Workforce Development

PPG Extends Collision Repair Education Foundation Partnership Through 2030

July 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Paint manufacturer renews title sponsorship of annual golf fundraiser, continues scholarship program. PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) and the PPG Foundation have extended their partnership with the Collision Repair Education Foundation through 2030, renewing title sponsorship of the organization’s annual golf fundraiser for another five years. The Pittsburgh-based paint and coatings company has supported the […]

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

Repair Planning Software Donations Help Collision Repair Students Gain Industry Skills

June 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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

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