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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

FinishMaster Celebrates Successful Hood Master and PiN Master Challenges

October 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Friday, October 7th, the FinishMaster Team welcomed around 250 guests at the Alexander Hotel in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. the perfect backdrop to display curated art. Guests traveled in from all over the country to take in the sights and experiences Hood Master had to offer. It was apparent this group of enthusiasts enjoyed all […]

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

Collision Repair Education Foundation Develops Collision Career Awareness, Pathing and Readiness Initiatives

October 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Initiative was funded by GM grant. When GM awarded the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) with a $100,000 grant for 2022, the Foundation made use of the funds to develop its Career Opportunity Awareness Initiative, a project that seeks to increase the number of collision repair students who graduate with marketable technical skills by tackling […]

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

3M and CREF Hosted Career Fair Connected Over 200 Students with the Collision Repair Industry

October 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

This week, over 200 students from across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area attended a skilled trade career fair event hosted by the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) in partnership with 3M at its global headquarters in St. Paul, MN. The interactive two-day event was tailored for students seeking insight into the diverse career opportunities available […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Minnesota

Collision Repair Education Foundation Reception November 1

October 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) will bring back their popular annual SEMA reception, sponsored by Hertz, featuring a unique student art exhibit where Art Meets Automotive! The reception and exhibit will be held at the CREF Career Studio in the Las Vegas Convention Center – West Hall Atrium – Level Three, on Tuesday, November […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, SEMA Show

FinishMaster’s Third Annual Hood Master Challenge on October 7 in Downtown Indianapolis

September 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Unique art event will put the talent of automotive professionals and collision repair students to the test again, while raising funds to benefit an educational grant for students. FinishMaster announced the third annual Hood Master Challenge, PiN Master Student Challenge, and annual fundraiser for students will be free and open to the public on Friday, […]

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

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