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LKQ Continues Support of Collision Repair Schools Through CREF

February 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The sustainability of the collision repair industry is vital to LKQ Corporation, and their commitment to ensuring the industry’s future growth and success is evident in the company’s ongoing support of the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). In recent months alone, LKQ has donated over $175,000 to succor the next generation of collision professionals and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, LKQ Corporation

Collision Repair Education Foundation Opens Applications for 2023 School Benchmark Grants

February 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Last year, industry support enabled CREF to award $436,000 in Benchmark Grants to nearly 70 collision schools, impacting over 35,000 students. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that applications are now open for its 2023 Collision School Career Readiness Benchmark Grants. The program seeks to alleviate some of the financial burdens faced by schools […]

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

Collision Repair Education Foundation Invites Industry to Participate in Spring Career Fairs

February 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Events help collision industry businesses connect with high school and college students training for a career in the industry. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is helping connect businesses with future employees this spring at six High School & College Transportation Student Career Fairs. The events have been scheduled from coast to coast, providing industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation

Applications Open for Collision Repair Education Foundation 2023 Scholarships

January 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that its annual scholarship applications are now open online through March 9. In order to be eligible for the Foundation’s scholarships, applicants must visit a collision industry business – shops, suppliers, paint companies or any other segment – and CREF urges industry organizations to participate in this step […]

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ASE Education Foundation January 18 Webinar Features Industry Discussion on Scholarships

January 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 4:00 p.m. (EST) entitled An Industry Discussion on Scholarships. While there is an industry-wide shortage of entry-level techs in the transportation industry, there are great ASE accredited post-secondary programs across the country that can help students learn the trade and start […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Scholarships, Specialty Equipment Market Association, University of the Aftermarket Foundation, Webinars

Jeff Silver Memorial Scholarship Announced

December 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

As the collision industry mourned the passing of Jeff Silver, who was instrumental creating both I-CAR and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), his family immediately recognized an ideal way to honor his memory and continue his long-lasting legacy on the industry he loved: by creating the “Jeff Silver Memorial Scholarship.” “Jeff was passionate about […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Jeff Silver Memorial Scholarship, Scholarships

Ten I-CAR Committees Raise $163,000 to Benefit 27 Collision Repair Schools with Grants Through CREF

December 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that 27 secondary and post-secondary schools in the U.S. will benefit from Benchmark grants funded through the efforts of ten devoted I-CAR Committees. Various fundraising methods were employed, generating $163,000 in funds that will aid the industry’s future generation in becoming prepared for a career in collision repair. […]

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

Hertz Supports High Schools and Colleges Through Collision Repair Education Foundation

November 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hertz has repeatedly proven its dedication to high school and college collision repair schools and students through its generous support and sponsorship of the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), contributing over $125,000 to the industry’s future in 2022. “CREF is so grateful to Hertz for its ongoing commitment to the students pursuing a collision career […]

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

CREF Cup 2022 at TopGolf Schaumburg November 17

November 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Companies participating will have the opportunity to meet 1,000 Chicagoland transportation students at March career fair. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) will host a night of golf and networking at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 17 at TopGolf in Schaumburg, Ill. to support high school and college collision programs and students around the country […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, Golf Outing, Illinois

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 69 Schools Receive $436,000 in Benchmark Grants Funded by Industry

November 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thanks to the generosity of a multitude of industry partners, both small and large, the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that 69 collision schools will receive $436,000 in Benchmark Grant funding to financially support their efforts to educate the collision industry’s future workforce and making a difference in the lives of the students training […]

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

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