Funds raised will support collision schools and students. The Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) 23rd Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes, was among the biggest and best in the organization’s history. Held July 22 at the Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon, Pa. the annual event enjoyed participation from 120 golfers and nearly 30 […]
CCC Supports Future Collision Repair Industry Workforce Through CREF
Company has supported the students and schools with scholarships, school grants and software donations. CCC Intelligent Solutions (NASDAQ: CCCS) has donated nearly $300,000 to more than 70 students through its scholarship program since 2006, making it one of the largest contributors to collision repair education funding according to the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). The […]
California Dealers Launch Apprenticeship Program to Address Technician Shortage
California’s new car dealers are implementing an apprenticeship program to address what a survey by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) showed was a shortage of 5,000 automotive service technicians. The CNCDA Foundation has partnered with Automotive Apprenticeship Group to offer a two-year program that provides paid on-the-job training with no tuition costs. The […]
Repair Planning Software Donations Help Collision Repair Students Gain Industry Skills
More than 10,000 collision repair students gained access to current estimating software in 2024 through donations from three industry companies, according to the Collision Repair Education Foundation. Audatex, a Solera Company, CCC Intelligent Solutions (NASDAQ: CCCS) and Mitchell, an Enlyte company, donated software subscriptions to 543 schools in 47 states last year, providing students hands-on […]
Axalta Partners with Collision Repair Education Foundation to Promote Industry Careers
Company donated $30,000 to Foundation in 2024, sponsored career fair and provides uniforms to promote professionalism. Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) sponsored a Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) career fair at West-MEC High School in Phoenix, Ariz. earlier this school year, connecting nearly 200 collision repair, automotive technology and diesel students with potential employers. The […]
SEMA Show to Host TechForce Foundation National Technician Awards for First Time
The SEMA Show will present the 7th Annual Techs Rock Awards on its main stage this November, marking the first time the automotive aftermarket trade show has hosted the national technician recognition program. The awards ceremony, scheduled for November 5 in Las Vegas, Nev. during the 2025 SEMA Show, will honor students and working professionals […]
Carolinas Collision Association Awards $16,000 in Tool Grants to Eight Students
The Carolinas Collision Association presented $2,000 tool grants to eight automotive collision repair students at the Southeast Collision Conference, continuing a program that began several years ago. The recipients, selected by the CCA Trade School Committee, include four students from North Carolina and four from South Carolina. Each received funding to purchase tools needed for […]
TechForce and National Technical Honor Society Partner to Support Students
The TechForce Foundation and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) announced May 20 a partnership to provide resources and scholarship support for technical education students. The nonprofits marked the collaboration with two $2,500 scholarships funded by NTHS and administered by TechForce. The partnership aims to connect students with educational resources and career opportunities through TechForce’s […]
WIN Awards 40 Collision Repair Scholarships to Female Students in 2025
Students receive awards of $500 to $2500 to further them in their careers. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced a record 40 recipients for its 2025 Student Scholarship Awards on April 30. These students, selected from nearly 120 applications, will receive scholarship funds and/or tool kits to support their education in collision repair technology programs. […]
Progressive Insurance Plans to Hire 12,000 in 2025 to Support Growth
Progressive Insurance announced plans to hire more than 12,000 new employees in 2025 to support its continued growth. As the second-largest auto insurer in the United States, the company is specifically expanding its claims department to match its growing customer base. The claims team is seeking to fill various positions including entry-level roles such as […]
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