The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is administering a new grant, called The Service King Way Grant: In Honor of Mario Malacara on behalf of Service King Collision Repair Centers. Malacara was a highly admired and respected 14-year Service King teammate who tragically passed away in December 2016. The Service King Way Grant was created […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Grants and Awards
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced additional grants that were awarded during its annual reception held at SEMA in Las Vegas on November 1. AkzoNobel Sustainability Challenge Grant The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) in collaboration with AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes North America is pleased to announce those schools being recognized for efforts to advance sustainability […]
3M and Collision Repair Education Foundation Provide Grants to 58 Veterans and Family Members
The 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, along with the Collision Repair Education Foundation, announced the support of 58 recipients in this year’s 3M Hire Our Heroes awards. The recipients include 54 students that are currently studying collision repair, and who have served or are currently serving in the military. Each winning veteran student has the opportunity […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Launches School Designation Program
The Collision Repair Education Foundation has created a new designation program called the “Collision School Career Readiness Benchmark”. Under the new program developed by the Foundation, schools will be classified into three tiers: Tier 1: Advanced, Tier 2: Proficient, or Tier 3: Developing. The designation will be determined by the Foundation based upon information provided […]
AkzoNobel Salutes Outstanding Students with Sustainability Challenge Grant
AkzoNobel announced six outstanding students in its 2015 Sustainability Challenge Grant program. In its second year, the program awarded $50,000 in grant funding to selected high schools and colleges with collision repair programs to advance continuous improvement and sustainable business principles. The students were nominated by their instructors for exemplifying exceptional leadership, initiative and commitment. […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Makeover Grant Application Available
The Collision Repair Education Foundation has announced that the application for its Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant is now available for high school and post-secondary collision school programs to apply. The Makeover grant program is in its eighth year. Over $3 million in cash and in-kind donations have been given out to schools as […]
Over $200,000 in Scholarships and Grants Available from Collision Repair Education Foundation
High school and post-secondary collision students attending career and technical schools and colleges have the opportunity to apply for Collision Repair Education Foundation logothe over $200,000 in available scholarships and tool grants available through the Collision Repair Education Foundation and the organization’s industry supporters. The spring 2016 opportunities include: 3M Hire Our Heroes Veteran Scholarships […]