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Collision Repair Education Foundation Receives $100,000 Grant from General Motors

January 5, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Funds will be used to support program to educate students and school guidance counselors on industry collision repair industry career opportunities. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that General Motors has provided a $100,000 grant in support of the Foundation’s Career Opportunity Awareness Initiative, which focuses on highlighting the collision repair industry as a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, General Motors, Workforce Development

Dale Ross Named Recycled Rides Program Manager at National Auto Body Council

December 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that Dale Ross has joined the organization as the program manager for the NABC Recycled Rides initiative. Ross will lead the popular NABC program that has gifted more than 2,750 vehicles to families in need since it was launched in 2007. Ross is a veteran of the collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Collision Repair Education Foundation, National Auto Body Council, People, Recycled Rides

CREF Scholarship Recipient Olivia Peterson Shines as Incoming Collision Repair Professional

December 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

When Olivia Peterson, a collision repair student at College of Lake County in Grayslake, Ill. applied for a scholarship through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) earlier this year, she had no clue how far that simple action would take her in a short span of time. Chosen to receive a $2,500 scholarship from Gerber […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, College of Lake County, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Illinois, Scholarships, Workforce Development

Allstate Donates Cars to Collision Repair Education Foundation

December 3, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The donation of 17 cars helps students train to successfully enter the workforce upon graduation. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that Allstate recently donated salvaged vehicles to 17 collision repair educational programs around the country to give students current model vehicles to work on. The donation also helps ensure students are successfully prepared […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate Insurance, Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations

Collision Repair Education Foundation Asks for Your Vote to Support School Programs through LKQ Cares Holiday Fundraiser

November 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Up to $400,000 in financial support available to 10 participating charities. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is asking for the industry’s support with the launch today of the inaugural LKQ Cares Holiday Vote on Giving Tuesday. The program provides a chance for ten charities to compete for the biggest share of $400,000. CREF will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, LKQ Corporation

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Spring Semester Career Fair Schedule

October 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

More than 10,000 high school and college transportation students anticipated to attend events. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced the return of its high school and college transportation (collision repair and auto service) career fair events for the upcoming spring 2022 semester. CREF is collaborating with other events such as auto shows, industry conferences, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Workforce Development

Global Finishing Solutions Partners with Collision Repair Education Foundation, Ring Brothers on Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser

September 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is partnering with famed custom car builder Ringbrothers and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) for a sky-high fundraising event to support high school and college collision repair programs. More information and how to purchase golf balls is available online. Individuals from anywhere in the country can participate by purchasing golf balls […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, Global Finishing Solutions, Ring Brothers

Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeks Sponsors for Local School Student Uniforms

September 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Painters Supply & Equipment kicks off campaign with $5,000 matching grant in their markets. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) invites industry members to adopt their local high school and college collision programs and ensure their students have a professional appearance this fall by sponsoring new Cintas work uniforms. Coordinated through CREF, businesses select which […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Painters Supply & Equipment Co.

FinishMaster Hood Master Challenge Exhibit in Indianapolis October 15

September 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster announced the first Hood Master Challenge Exhibit, open to the public. All car and art enthusiasts are invited to join FinishMaster and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) at the family friendly event, displaying all Hood Master and PiN MASTER challenge submissions, while raising money for a good cause. The event will take place […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, FinishMaster

Brandon Eckenrode Named Managing Director of Collision Repair Education Foundation

August 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Non-profit celebrates 30th anniversary. Amber Ritter named director of marketing and project management. The Board of Trustees of the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has selected Brandon Eckenrode as the organization’s next Managing Director.  Eckenrode, who has worked within the collision industry for 20 years, joined CREF’s development team in 2009 to help lead its transformation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, People

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