Chief Automotive donated $75,000 worth of rivet guns and subscriptions through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to benefit collision repair educational programs around the country “Chief has been a supporter of schools all over the world for over 50 years. It has always been a core part of our business to support our future […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Executive Committee
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced and introduce its newly appointed Executive Committee, which consists of seven industry professionals who are dedicated to supporting the future of the industry through engagement with collision schools and students. CREF’s 2023 Executive Committee includes: Chair Steve Schmidt (State Farm) Vice Chair Brenda Hogen (Parts Trader) Treasurer Stacy […]
LKQ Continues Support of Collision Repair Schools Through CREF
The sustainability of the collision repair industry is vital to LKQ Corporation, and their commitment to ensuring the industry’s future growth and success is evident in the company’s ongoing support of the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). In recent months alone, LKQ has donated over $175,000 to succor the next generation of collision professionals and […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Opens Applications for 2023 School Benchmark Grants
Last year, industry support enabled CREF to award $436,000 in Benchmark Grants to nearly 70 collision schools, impacting over 35,000 students. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that applications are now open for its 2023 Collision School Career Readiness Benchmark Grants. The program seeks to alleviate some of the financial burdens faced by schools […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Invites Industry to Participate in Spring Career Fairs
Events help collision industry businesses connect with high school and college students training for a career in the industry. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is helping connect businesses with future employees this spring at six High School & College Transportation Student Career Fairs. The events have been scheduled from coast to coast, providing industry […]
Applications Open for Collision Repair Education Foundation 2023 Scholarships
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that its annual scholarship applications are now open online through March 9. In order to be eligible for the Foundation’s scholarships, applicants must visit a collision industry business – shops, suppliers, paint companies or any other segment – and CREF urges industry organizations to participate in this step […]
ASE Education Foundation January 18 Webinar Features Industry Discussion on Scholarships
The ASE Education Foundation is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 4:00 p.m. (EST) entitled An Industry Discussion on Scholarships. While there is an industry-wide shortage of entry-level techs in the transportation industry, there are great ASE accredited post-secondary programs across the country that can help students learn the trade and start […]
Jeff Silver Memorial Scholarship Announced
As the collision industry mourned the passing of Jeff Silver, who was instrumental creating both I-CAR and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), his family immediately recognized an ideal way to honor his memory and continue his long-lasting legacy on the industry he loved: by creating the “Jeff Silver Memorial Scholarship.” “Jeff was passionate about […]
Ten I-CAR Committees Raise $163,000 to Benefit 27 Collision Repair Schools with Grants Through CREF
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that 27 secondary and post-secondary schools in the U.S. will benefit from Benchmark grants funded through the efforts of ten devoted I-CAR Committees. Various fundraising methods were employed, generating $163,000 in funds that will aid the industry’s future generation in becoming prepared for a career in collision repair. […]
Hertz Supports High Schools and Colleges Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
Hertz has repeatedly proven its dedication to high school and college collision repair schools and students through its generous support and sponsorship of the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), contributing over $125,000 to the industry’s future in 2022. “CREF is so grateful to Hertz for its ongoing commitment to the students pursuing a collision career […]
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