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FinishMaster Partners with Collision Repair Education Foundation for PiN MASTER Challenge

May 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PiN Master Challenge 2021 logo

FinishMaster announced it has partnered with Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to create the first annual PiN MASTER challenge for high school and college collision repair students. The PiN MASTER challenge, part of the FinishMaster’s Hood Master challenge, gives collision students across the country an opportunity to showcase their custom painting skills and win some […]

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

Collision Repair Education Foundation Connecting Collision Students with Employers

April 9, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

While the pandemic hasn’t allowed the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) the ability to conduct their in-person high school and college transportation student career fair events this school year, CREF has been electronically gathering hundreds of collision student resumes of those who are currently looking for full/part-time employment. The goal is to help address the […]

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

Registration Open for Collision Repair Education Foundation July 13 Golf Fundraiser

April 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration for the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) annual summer golf fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, is now open online. Scheduled for Tuesday, July 13th, the fundraiser will take place in the greater Cleveland area and in conjunction with the currently scheduled national industry meetings. The event will be held at the semi-private Stonewater […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing

Collision Repair Education Foundation Partners with Author to Support Female Students

March 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rachael Alfonso

In recognition of Women’s History Month, author Rachael Alfonso has partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to raise funds in support of female collision repair students. When industry supporters purchase a copy of Alfonso’s new book, “What Cars Say,” through the dedicated link, 15% of the sale will be donated to a fund […]

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Collision Repair Education Foundation Offers Over $100,000 in Scholarships and Tool Grants

February 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) spring scholarship and tool grant application period is now open to high school and post-secondary collision students. CREF and its’ industry partners are offering over $100,000 in opportunities and students have until March 2nd to apply online. Spring 2021 scholarship and tool grant opportunities include: 3M Hire Our Heroes […]

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

Collision Repair Education Foundation Celebrates 30th Anniversary

January 21, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

CREF 30th Anniversary logo

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is celebrating its’ 30th anniversary in 2021 and will be ramping up efforts to support high school and college collision programs, students, and instructors nationwide. As collision school instructors across the country face limiting program budgets and industry expectations of graduating properly trained, entry-level students, now more than ever […]

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Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Six New Board Members

January 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced the appointment of six new members to its Board of Trustees. The six Board of Trustees members who joined in 2020 include: Tom Brown, 3M Paul Folino, LKQ Corporation Brenda Hogen, PartsTrader Ken Hudson, Farmers Insurance Scott Kohl, Liberty Mutual Insurance Sandee Lindorfer, Allstate Insurance Company Tom Wolf, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Allstate Insurance, Board of Trustees, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Farmers Insurance, Liberty Mutual Insurance, LKQ Corporation, PartsTrader, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation Launches 12 Days of CREF-mas Winter Giving Campaign

December 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Melissa Marscin Interview

In our video interview, Melissa Marscin from CREF discusses the challenges schools and students have faced due to the pandemic and how the industry can help develop its future workforce. As the Congress made it easier for individuals to deduct charitable donations in the CARES Act passed to help the nation recover from the pandemic, […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Interview, Workforce Development

Service King Partners with Collin College to Support Collision Repair Training Program

December 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision announced it has teamed up with the Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas to provide ongoing support for the school’s Collision Technology Program. Service King in partnership with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), the nonprofit that focuses on pre-employment and preparing the next generation of auto body technicians, began helping […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Service King Collision Repair Centers, Texas

Collision Repair Education Foundation Virtual Golf Fundraiser Open

November 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Industry Foundation opened its 30-day National Virtual Golf Fundraiser last Friday. Announced in October, the Foundation is partnering with 90 I-CAR Volunteer Committees on the nationwide winter virtual golf fundraiser, exclusively sponsored by PPG Automotive. The event will run through Sunday, December 20. More information and registration are available online at the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, Golf Outing, PPG Industries

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