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Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Fall High School & College Career Fair Schedule

August 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its Fall 2022 High School & College Transportation Student Career Fairs schedule across the country to provide employers with an opportunity to get to know thousands of incoming industry professionals. “CREF’s Career Fairs provide a unique opportunity for collision industry employers to connect with hundreds of students who […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, Workforce Development

3M Product Donations Supply 300 Collision Repair Schools with Materials Through CREF

August 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

As 2021 drew to an end, 3M was looking toward the future ─ specifically the collision repair industry’s future ─ as they donated $889,719.50 in products and supplies to 300 schools around the country, through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). “Investing in the talent of the future for collision repair trade is a priority […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations

CREF Raises $100,000 for Collision Repair Students and Schools at 20th Annual Golf Fundraiser

August 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) 20th Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes, on July 19 at the Edgewood Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA, raised over $100,000 to support collision repair programs, schools and students around the country. “PPG is honored to continue partnering with the Foundation in this premier event,” said Tom […]

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

I-CAR Announces Initiative to Address Collision Repair Technician Shortage

July 19, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Partnership with Collision Repair Education Foundation and others seeks to expand the number of qualified entry-level technicians. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving the industry-critical technician shortage situation. Program components are planned for roll-out as early as this year, with additional elements launching throughout 2023 and […]

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

Collision Repair Students Receive Nearly $150,000 in Scholarships and Tool Grants

July 5, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industry support facilitated by Collision Repair Education Foundation benefits 52 students. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced the 52 recipients of its 2022 Scholarships and Tool Grants, funded through the generosity of a multitude of industry partners – both small and large. With the industry’s support, CREF funded nearly $150,000 in 2022 scholarships and […]

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

Interview: Brandon Eckenrode, Collision Repair Education Foundation

June 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Managing Director of the Foundation details upcoming initiatives to support collision repair schools, students and industry employers. With the technician shortage impacting collision repair facilities of all sizes, the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) efforts to attract young people to industry careers, get them trained and connect them with employers continues to grow. In our […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing, Interview, Pennsylvania, Workforce Development

Atlanta I-CAR Committee Strengthens Local School Collision Repair Programs Through CREF

June 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision repair students at Paulding County High School (PCHS) in Dallas, Ga. sent handwritten notes to members of their program’s advisory board after the school’s second annual Small Car Race, an end-of-year project where students race the six-inch-long small cars they’ve built using recycled car parts. Some of the comments contained in the notes included: […]

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

Collision Repair Education Foundation Honors 21 I-CAR Volunteer Committees

June 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) honored volunteer I-CAR Committees around the country that avidly support the Foundation’s initiatives by coordinating local fundraisers, sponsoring uniforms and more to benefit their local collision school programs. During I-CAR’s recent Zone Conferences, CREF recognized 21 I-CAR Committees for their 2021 dedication to the industry’s future by holding a […]

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

Toyota Auto Body California Donates Nearly 1,000 Quarter Panels to Collision Repair Students Through CREF

May 26, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. connected the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to Toyota Auto Body California, Inc. for a donation of 944 quarter panels, valued at $632,480, which will benefit collision repair educational programs around the country. Quarter panels will be distributed to over 100 schools, immediately impacting over 3,000 students by allowing them […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Toyota Motor Sales

Houston I-CAR Committee Reports Success After Adopting Kingwood Park High School Collision Repair Program

April 19, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Getting involved with local collision repair training programs can seem daunting, but the rewards are well worth the effort, as Chris Ryland, Houston I-CAR Committee Chair and instructor, can attest. Since the Houston I-CAR Committee “adopted” Kingwood Park High School, the positive impacts have been apparent. “We’re seeing an influx of students. The more we’ve […]

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

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