In its sixth year, the fundraising program has generated over $1 million in donations from the collision repair industry to support veterans’ education. 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, along with the Collision Repair Education Foundation, have launched their 2018 fundraiser to attract and support military veterans seeking a career in the collision repair industry. They also […]
FinishMaster celebrates 50th Anniversary
Donates $50,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation in celebration of milestone FinishMaster, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) is celebrating its 50th year in business. On April 25th, 1968, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, founder Jim White completed FinishMaster’s first transaction with the aspiration of delivering automotive aftermarket products to collision repair shops. Over […]
Sears Donates over $160,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced that Sears have donated over $160,000 to support collision school students through the Foundation. The donation included nearly $137,000 worth of tool boxes that will be distributed to students studying for a career in the collision repair industry. Sears also donated $25,000 to the Foundation to support it work […]
Philadelphia I-CAR Committee Golf Outing June 5
Proceeds benefit Collision Repair Education Foundation The Greater Philadelphia-area I-CAR committee will hold its 3rd Annual fundraiser at the Penn Oaks Golf Club, 150 Penn Oaks Drive, West Chester, Pa. on June 5. The event will benefit the Collision Repair Education Foundation and local collision repair school programs. The presenting sponsor for the event is […]
Registration Open for Collision Repair Education Foundation Golf Fundraiser Co-Hosted by PPG
Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by the automotive refinish business unit of PPG, and the LORD Fusor sponsored Helicopter Golf Ball Drop. Organizers anticipate the Golf Fundraiser selling out during the spring, so early registration is encouraged. The event supports the Education Foundation in […]
Federal Spending Bill Expands Support for Career and Technical Education, Apprenticeships, Veteran’s Training
Omnibus appropriations bill signed by President includes several workforce development initiatives that will benefit the collision repair industry. With collision repair facility operators reporting unfilled positions at near record levels, and multiple shop operators reporting that technician shortages are limiting their ability to translate referrals into work produced, any help on workforce development will help […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Receives $40,000 Donation from NCS/Single Source
National Coatings and Supplies (NCS)/Single Source have donated $40,000 to the Collision Repair Education Foundation. The contribution from NCS/Single Source provides support for the Education Foundation and its ability to help high school and technical college school collision programs, instructors, and students nationwide. Students supported by the Foundation are better prepared to enter the industry […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Recognizes 163 Schools with Readiness Benchmark
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced it recognized 163 schools with its Collision School Career Readiness Benchmark that was launched in 2016. This is an increase of 35 percent from 121 schools that participated in program and achieved a benchmark in its inaugural year. Under the new program developed by the Foundation, schools were classified […]
Application Deadline for Collision Repair Education Foundation Scholarships February 15
The Collision Repair Education Foundation is reminding students that its 2018 grant and scholarship application period will close next Thursday, February 15. The application period is open for high school and post-secondary collision students who will be attending career and technical schools and colleges in the fall. Applications can be found online. The Foundation and […]
More than 1000 Students Registered for Upcoming Collision Repair Education Career Fairs
Over 1000 students have registered for the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s first three career fairs being held in Tampa and Miami, Fla. and San Antonio, Texas during February and early March. The first career fair is scheduled for February 14 at Hillsborough Community College near Tampa. “This is the third year for our Spring Career […]
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