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CCC Supports Future Collision Repair Industry Workforce Through CREF

July 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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

Axalta Partners with Collision Repair Education Foundation to Promote Industry Careers

June 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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

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