Events will be held in seven locations across the U.S. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) will host seven high school and college career fairs this spring across six states, beginning March 24 at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa. The events connect students in collision repair training programs with local and national employers. Dean […]
Sherwin-Williams Assembles 700 Shop Supply Kits for Collision Repair Schools at National Sales Meeting
More than 600 Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes employees assembled over 700 shop supply kits for donation to collision repair and refinish school programs during the company’s recent National Sales Meeting. The initiative tapped the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to identify recipient schools and handle distribution. “This kind of industry-driven team building boosts employee engagement and […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Marks 35th anniversary
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is marking its 35th anniversary in 2026, with plans for year-long recognition events and continued fundraising efforts to support collision repair training programs nationwide. “The Foundation is ecstatic to be celebrating our 35th anniversary in 2026!” said CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “Since 1991, we’ve been dedicated to supporting […]
CCC and CREF Study Finds Students and Recent Graduates View Collision Repair as Stable Career Path
A new study examining how students and recent graduates view collision repair careers found that 95% believe the field offers more stability than traditional college-degree jobs, according to research released today by CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). The Future of Collision Repair Workforce Study surveyed 475 high […]
CREF Opens 2026 Benchmark Award Applications for Collision Repair School Programs
Last year, program benefited 104 high school and college programs. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has opened applications for its 2026 Benchmark Awards, with a deadline of June 30. The organization has awarded nearly 1,200 grants totaling more than $5 million over 16 years, according to CREF. In 2025, 104 high school and college […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Opens 2026 Scholarship Applications
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is accepting applications for its 2026 student scholarship program through March 6. The organization awarded more than $275,000 in tuition assistance and tools to 163 students in 2025, part of more than $3 million distributed since 2010. Applications opened Jan. 8. Funding is available for high school and college […]
Ford Donates 31 Vehicles to 16 Collision Repair Training Programs
Program administered by Collision Repair Education Foundation benefits more than 1,000 students nationwide. Ford Motor Company has donated 31 late-model vehicles to 16 educational institutions through a new program administered by the Collision Repair Education Foundation in partnership with the Collision Engineering Career Alliance and I-CAR. The initiative currently benefits more than 1,000 students enrolled […]
WIN Scholarship Fundraiser Generates $6,500 for Collision Repair Students
Record 40 students received awards through partnership with Collision Repair Education Foundation. The Women’s Industry Network raised more than $6,500 through its annual scholarship walk and an extended team competition fundraiser, the organization announced today. The fundraising effort combined WIN’s traditional scholarship walk, held at the organization’s annual conference in May, with an extended program […]
Industry Donates Record $726,500 to Collision Repair School Programs
Collision Repair Education Foundation Annual Benchmark Awards benefit over 100 schools this year. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) distributed $726,500 to 104 collision repair schools through its 2025 Benchmark Awards program, marking the highest annual funding total since the program launched in 2009. The awards, funded by nearly two dozen industry partners, will serve […]
Ford Details Updated Collision Repair Position Statements, Technical Data in Latest On Target Magazine
Ford Motor Company has issued the fall 2025 edition of its On Target magazine, announcing revised collision position statements and providing detailed repair procedures for collision shops and dealership parts departments. Among the highlight from this issue, the vehicle manufacturer reissued all 11 collision position statements for Ford and Lincoln vehicles, covering topics including pre- […]
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