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LKQ Donates $50,000 to Support Technician Workforce in Partnership with TechForce Foundation

August 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation, through the LKQ Community Foundation, and TechForce Foundation have entered into a strategic partnership to support students pursuing a technical education and career as a professional transportation technician. LKQ, the largest provider of alternative vehicle collision replacement products, is concerned over the seriousness of the automotive and collision technician shortage and wants to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, LKQ Corporation, TechForce Foundation, 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

Audatex, CCC and Mitchell Donate Software Subscriptions to Schools Through Collision Repair Education Foundation

May 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Each year, thousands of collision repair students across the country receive the opportunity to learn on the same software widely used by the collision repair facilities and insurance carriers – at no cost to the school or students – thanks to the generosity of Audatex, a Solera Company; CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC); and Mitchell, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, Career and Technical Education, CCC, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Estimating Systems, Mitchell International, Solera

Chief Automotive Donates $75,000 Worth of Tools and Subscriptions to Collision Repair Schools Through CREF

March 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chief Automotive donated $75,000 worth of rivet guns and subscriptions through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to benefit collision repair educational programs around the country “Chief has been a supporter of schools all over the world for over 50 years. It has always been a core part of our business to support our future […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Chief Automotive, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations

Fix Network Raises $146,630 For Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada

March 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Contributions made in 2022 will enable more than 872 nights of accommodation for families with seriously ill children across Canada. After hosting more than 10 events throughout 2022, Fix Network Canada, along with its employees and strategic partners, raised CA$146,630 ($107,750) to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC Canada). Throughout 2022, Fix Network hosted […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Donations, Fix Network Canada

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

ASE Education Foundation Receives Over $113,000 Donation from LKQ Cares Holiday Vote Charitable Program

January 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Donation from LKQ will help expand Adopt-A-School, registered apprenticeship and mentor development programs. Through its second annual LKQ Cares Holiday Vote, the LKQ Community Foundation is contributing $1 million to 10 philanthropic organizations, including the ASE Education Foundation. As part of this program, announced in November, each of the 10 organizations received an initial $50,000 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Donations, LKQ Corporation, Workforce Development

Progressive Celebrates 10 Years of the Keys to Progress Program

November 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Over 900 vehicles donated through program to military families. Progressive Insurance announced its 10th annual Keys to Progress vehicle giveaway taking place today. Ahead of Veterans Day, 100 veterans and military-related organizations across the country will receive the keys to vehicles that will provide reliable transportation, helping them and the veterans they serve get back […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Insurance Auto Auctions, Progressive Insurance

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

SCRS Announces KECO Donation to Collision Repair Schools in Montana and Illinois

July 29, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

During its April 2022 Open Board Meeting, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced a collaboration with KECO Body Repair Products to gift a tool and training package to one collision industry educational institution per quarter. Schools are nominated by SCRS Affiliate Associations. The affiliates were encouraged to nominate schools in their market that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Donations, Illinois, Montana, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

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