Receives over $7 million grant to help strengthen educational programs for collision repair centers and shrink the technician gap. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced its designation as a Registered Apprenticeship Hub and recipient of an Apprenticeship Building America grant by the Department of Labor under its Investing in America initiative. This […]
I-CAR Academy Early Career Technician Program Now Available to Collision Repair Facilities
Consistent entry-level curriculum across shops and schools will enable a smoother transition to the workforce, bolstering both onboarding and retention efforts. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that its new I-CAR Academy Program is now available to collision repair facilities, after launching for schools earlier this year. The I-CAR Academy program is […]
I-CAR Announces the Results of the Board of Directors Election
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the results of its 2024 Board of Directors’ election, which concluded on June 17. The resulted in the approval of four leaders to fill open board seats. Two current Board members have been re-elected for a second term, underscoring their ongoing commitment to advancing I-CAR’s mission. […]
I-CAR Releases 2023 Impact Report
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) released its 2023 Impact Report: Leading Forward highlighting key achievements, initiatives and reinvestments funded by I-CAR’s Industry Impact Fund, a strategic reserve component governed by the I-CAR Board for the industry’s benefit. The report demonstrates I-CAR’s continued commitment to leading the industry forward with excellence in training, […]
I-CAR Launches Early Career Technician Program
New I-CAR Academy curriculum for schools and repair facilities will replace existing education edition curriculum. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) launched the I-CAR Academy, a comprehensive educational program that includes a revolutionary entry-level collision repair curriculum for both career and technical schools and collision repair centers. Available to schools now for the […]
I-CAR Helps High School Students Navigate an Uncertain Future with Collision Careers Website
Amid financial aid delays and concerns about the future, many students have skipped the pressures of May’s Decision Day and are considering an alternative path to a traditional four-year degree by choosing a skilled trade that offers long-term success and financial stability, like automotive collision repair. CollisionCareers.com provides essential information and resources to students, parents, […]
AASP-MN Announces 16 Auto Service and Collision Repair Students to Receive Scholarships
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced it has awarded sixteen scholarships totaling $16,000 to help automotive service and collision repair students pay for tuition or tools during the 2024-25 school year. The scholarships are $1,000 each and funded by a donation from the Minnesota State I-CAR Committee, as well as proceeds […]
Interview: Dave Cottrell, Northeast Ohio I-CAR Volunteer Committee Chair
Cottrell details the 200+ mile ultra-marathon he will run starting April 25 to raise funds for collision repair schools in Ohio. Over six days starting April 25, I-CAR Northeast Ohio Committee chair and instructor, Dave Cottrell, will be competing in the Coast to Coaster ultra-marathon race where he will be running across the state of […]
I-CAR Names Chairman’s Awards Recipients
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), honored four industry leaders for their remarkable achievements and contributions to I-CAR’s vision during the organization’s 45th-anniversary celebration at the I-CAR National Meeting. The event served to recognize and bring together I-CAR volunteers, instructors, and assessors, additionally 20 of our 57 Sustaining Partners participated in the weekend’s […]
I-CAR CEO & President John Van Alstyne to Retire in 2025
John Van Alstyne, I-CAR’s CEO & President, announced his intention to retire at the end of 2025. The I-CAR Board has identified a Selection Committee dedicated to hiring a successor who will continue to uphold I-CAR’s values, drive innovation, and lead the organization into its next chapter of growth. Since joining I-CAR in December 2010, […]
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