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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

Collision Repair Education Foundation 2024 Tool Grant and Scholarship Applications Now Open

January 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Applications are now available for the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) 2024 Tool Grant and Scholarships. According to the Foundation, with a wealth of opportunity in an industry that rewards hard work and dedication with ever-changing technology and innovation, there is no better time than now to consider a career in collision repair. More information […]

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

Interview: Brandon Eckenrode, Collision Repair Education Foundation

December 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Eckenrode details year-end donation matching program by BASF and Foundation’s successful school grant program. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has been busy supporting high school and college collision school programs across the country over the past year and is asking for support during its holiday matching program where BASF will match up to $10,000 […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: BASF, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Interview

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces $668,500 in Industry Funded School Grants

November 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Over 100 collision repair schools receive funding to support career and technical education. Thanks to the generosity of a multitude of industry partners, both small and large, the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) Benchmark Grant program provided 109 collision schools with $668,500 funding to financially support their efforts to educate the collision industry’s future workforce […]

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

Autel Donates $162,000 in ADAS Calibration Equipment to Collision Repair School Programs

October 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Partners with Collision Repair Education Foundation to help eight collision repair school programs across the U.S. Autel has partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to donate an Autel Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Calibration Package to eight U.S. collision repair school programs. Autel is grateful to CREF for allowing the company to be […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Autel, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations

FinishMaster Announces Winners of 4th Annual Hood Master and 3rd Annual PiN Master Challenges

October 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hosts fundraiser to support grant through Collision Repair Education Foundation. FinishMaster celebrated the skills and artistry of automotive refinish technicians and students announcing the recipients of its Hood Master and PiN Master challenges. As 350 guests entered the Biltwell Event Center in Indianapolis, Ind. on September 22, they immediately realized this year’s Hood Master would […]

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

Hertz Corporation’s Kristle Bollans Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Directors

October 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced Kristle Bollans, Senior Director of Replacement Accounts for The Hertz Corporation, to its Board of Directors. “The Foundation is thrilled to have Kristle join our Board of Directors,” shares CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “Her industry experience will certainly be a major asset, and I look forward to […]

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

GM’s John Eck Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Directors

September 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced John Eck, head of Product, Accident Assistance, General Motors Global Strategy & Innovation Future Digital Products, has joined its Board of Directors. “The Foundation is thrilled to have John join our Board of Directors,” shares CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “His vast array of industry experience is certain […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Collision Repair Education Foundation, General Motors, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Fall Career Fair Schedule

September 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its Fall 2023 High School and College Transportation Student Career Fair schedule, where employers have the opportunity to engage with future collision repair professionals. With events scheduled all across the country, employers won’t want to miss the chance to get to know hundreds, or even thousands, of incoming […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas

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