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

August 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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

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

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