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WIN Scholarship Campaign Raises Almost $10,000 to Support Collision Repair Education

June 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that its 2024 Scholarship Fundraiser Walk and Donations programs raised $9,670 to support the record 30 student scholarships the Network recently presented. These additional funds, along with its group sponsorship and general fund commitments, augmented WIN’s recent announcement of providing $30,000 in scholarship support this year. WIN Scholarships are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Classic Collision, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Enterprise Mobility, Fundraiser, Jerry's Abra Auto Body & Glass, Scholarships, Women's Industry Network

Collision Repair Education Foundation Awards Over $235,000 in Scholarships and Tool Grants

June 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that over $235,000 in 2024 scholarships and tool grants have been awarded to 90 collision repair students across the country. The Foundation also noted that this year’s recipients look a little different than they have in the past – for the first time, over two-thirds of the students […]

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

I-CAR Helps High School Students Navigate an Uncertain Future with Collision Careers Website

May 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Amid financial aid delays and concerns about the future, many students have skipped the pressures of May’s Decision Day and are considering an alternative path to a traditional four-year degree by choosing a skilled trade that offers long-term success and financial stability, like automotive collision repair. CollisionCareers.com provides essential information and resources to students, parents, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Careers, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR, Workforce Development

WIN Announces Record 30 Students Receive Scholarship Program Awards

May 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Organization partners with Collision Repair Education Foundation to support women pursuing careers in the industry. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced a record 30 new recipients of its 2024 WIN College Student Tuition and Conference Scholarship Awards. 2024 also saw a record number of student applications, as WIN partnered with the Collision Repair Education […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Scholarships, Women's Industry Network

Classic Collision’s Kayla Williams Clark Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Trustees

April 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced Kayla Williams Clark, Vice President of Business Development for Classic Collision, has joined its Board of Trustees. “The Foundation is delighted that Kayla has joined our Board of Trustees,” says CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “Her experience in this industry and her passion for assisting students as they […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Classic Collision, Collision Repair Education Foundation, People

Interview: Dave Cottrell, Northeast Ohio I-CAR Volunteer Committee Chair

April 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cottrell details the 200+ mile ultra-marathon he will run starting April 25 to raise funds for collision repair schools in Ohio. Over six days starting April 25, I-CAR Northeast Ohio Committee chair and instructor, Dave Cottrell, will be competing in the Coast to Coaster ultra-marathon race where he will be running across the state of […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, I-CAR, Interview, Ohio

LKQ FinishMaster and Collision Repair Education Foundation Announce Fifth Annual Hood Master Event

March 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The LKQ FinishMaster Team and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) will celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Hood Master at 5:00 p.m. (CDT) on Thursday, August 29 at downtown Nashville’s largest historic event space, The Bell Tower. An industry event you must experience with more winners, more prizes, a bigger fundraiser to support CREF, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Hood Master Challenge, LKQ FinishMaster, PiN Master Challenge

WIN Conference Scholarship Walk Provides Funding for Collision Repair Scholarships

February 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) will hold its in-person Scholarship Walk during the 2024 WIN Annual Conference on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 am (PDT). Participation, however, is not limited to in-person conference attendees. Virtual attendees or non-attending friends, family, colleagues and more are invited to support this program by organizing their own community walk […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, Scholarships, Women's Industry Network

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2024 Executive Committee

February 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

PartsTrader’s Brenda Hogen named Chair, two new board members welcomed. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) introduced 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. The Foundation announced Brenda Hogen (PartsTrader) has been named to […]

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

Collision Repair Education Foundation Benchmark Grant Applications Now Open

February 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Grants support collision repair schools across the U.S. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that applications are open for its 2024 Benchmark Grants. Collision repair is an intriguing field to pursue, yet schools often struggle to attract and retain students in their collision programs, not because there’s a lack of interest but typically due […]

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

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