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Service King Reports 500th Veteran Milestone in Mission 2 Hire

February 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced a milestone in its Mission 2 Hire initiative with the recent hiring of its 500th U.S. Armed Forces Veteran. The importance of this number is embedded in the company’s short-term goal to hire 500 U.S. Armed Forces Veterans and family members within five years. Launched in May 2015, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Service King Collision Repair Centers, Veterans, Workforce Development

Progressive Insurance Vehicle Donations Benefit More than 100 Military Families

November 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Progressive Keys to Progress

Working with National Auto Body Council collision repair centers, veterans will be honored at 65 events throughout the country on November 8. This month, more than 100 veterans and their families will be getting keys to newly-refurbished vehicles as part of Progressive’s sixth annual Keys to Progress initiative in conjunction with the National Auto Body […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Auto Body Council, Progressive Insurance, Recycled Rides, Veterans

New Caliber Collision Academy Gives Ft. Carson Soldiers Collision Repair Training Opportunity

September 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber Collision announced the opening of its Changing Lanes Falcon Academy, a training program for Ft. Carson soldiers nearing the completion of their military service, to learn skills for a successful new career in the fast-growing collision repair industry. Applications are now being accepted for Changing Lanes Falcon Academy classes. The first cohort started August […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber Collision Centers, Veterans, Workforce Development

3M and Collision Repair Education Foundation Encourage Industry to Show Support for Veterans through Hire Our Heroes Program

June 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

$200 Donation to 3M Hire Our Heroes program gets contributors a 3M Hire Our Heroes Flag designed by Chip Foose and chance to win NASCAR memorabilia and driving experiences. The 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division and the Collision Repair Education Foundation are continuing their support of the 3M Hire Our Heroes program in 2018 with the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Hire Our Heroes, Veterans, Workforce Development

3M and Collision Repair Education Foundation Race to Support Veterans

June 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

3M Hire Our Heroes Race Car

Collision repair shops can donate to 3M Hire Our Heroes for the opportunity to compete at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the 3M Hire Our Heroes 500. The 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division and Collision Repair Education Foundation effort to provide collision repair education opportunities for military members into high gear this year, launching the 3M […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Hire Our Heroes, Veterans, Workforce Development

3M and Collision Repair Education Foundation Launch 2018 Hire our Heroes Fundraiser, Announce Scholarship Recipients

May 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

In its sixth year, the fundraising program has generated over $1 million in donations from the collision repair industry to support veterans’ education. 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, along with the Collision Repair Education Foundation, have launched their 2018 fundraiser to attract and support military veterans seeking a career in the collision repair industry. They also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Hire Our Heroes, Scholarships, Veterans

Service King Welcomes 400th Veteran in its Mission 2 Hire Program

April 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers welcomed its 400th U.S. Military veteran to the family as part of the organization’s ongoing Mission 2 Hire initiative. With the recent milestone, the company remains ahead of its original goal to successfully recruit and hire 500 U.S. Armed Forces veterans and family members in five years. “This is yet […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Service King Collision Repair Centers, Veterans, Workforce Development

Delaware Approved for Veteran Adjuster Licensing Reimbursement Program

January 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced that the Delaware Department of Insurance has been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for reimbursement of licensing test fees.  Veterans that successfully pass the exams for Insurance Producer and Adjuster licenses will now be reimbursed those fees. “This is an exciting announcement for the Department of Insurance. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Adjuster Licensing, Delaware, Insurance Department, Licensing, Veterans

Veterans Can Be Reimbursed For Insurance Licensing Exam Fees in Connecticut

November 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Part of national effort available in other states Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Katharine L. Wade yesterday announced that U.S. veterans applying for insurance licenses are eligible to be reimbursed for licensing exam fees.  “We are honored to offer this service to our veterans working in the insurance industry in Connecticut. Under this program, veterans can be […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Connecticut, Insurance Department, Licensing, Veterans

Progressive and National Auto Body Council Members Team Up to  Donate 500 Cars in Five Years

November 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Over 100 veterans to receive keys at 68 events nationwide on November 9  Over 100 military veterans across the country will be celebrating a special Veterans Day this year when each is presented with keys to a practically brand-new car from Progressive and collision repair members of the National Auto Body Council.  In its fifth […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Auto Body Council, Progressive Insurance, Recycled Rides, Veterans

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