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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

FinishMaster Announces Fourth Annual Hood Master Challenge and Third Annual PiN Master Challenge

September 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster announced that its Hood Master Challenge is back and even bigger and better for 2023.  Since it was first held in 2020, the foundational purpose and vision for the challenge has been to showcase the true talent possessed by painters in the industry. From that concept, this challenge has evolved beyond expectations and has […]

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

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Over $130,000 in Scholarships and Tool Grants

August 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nearly 90 collision repair students receive industry support facilitated by CREF. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced the recipients of its 2023 Scholarships and Tool Grants, funded through the generosity of a multitude of small and large industry partners. With the industry’s support, CREF funded over $130,000 in 2023 scholarships and tool grants, benefitting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, BASF, CCC, Chuck Sulkala, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Driven Brands, Grants, Jeff Silver Memorial Scholarship, JW Bagley Foundation, OEM Collision Repair Roundtable, PPG, Scholarships

CREF Raises Over $100,000 to Benefit Collision Repair Students and Schools

August 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Funds raised during annual golf fundraiser will support industry education and training nationwide. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its 21st Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes, raising over $100,000 to support collision repair programs, schools and students around the country. Held on July 19 at the Hillcrest Country Club in Indianapolis, […]

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

CollisionCareers Website Promotes Future Technicians to Pursue Careers in Collision Repair

July 19, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the official launch of CollisionCareers.com, a website dedicated to connecting individuals to rewarding opportunities in collision repair. According to I-CAR, CollisionCareers achieves the first objective of the Talent Attraction marketing strategy by providing a neutral brand and platform under which industry partners can collaborate on strategic […]

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

Audi and Volkswagen Donate 78 Damaged Vehicles to Collision Repair School Programs

July 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), Audi of America, and Volkswagen of America announced that they have partnered to donate 78 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles to collision repair school programs throughout the United States. These donations will enhance the education of thousands of collision repair students and support the next generation of the automotive workforce. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audi, Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Volkswagen

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