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 […]
SkillsUSA National Signing Day to Honor Students Entering Skilled Trades on May 6
SkillsUSA will host its National Signing Day on May 6 to recognize thousands of students nationwide who are committing to careers in skilled trades, as the country continues to face a significant skills gap. The event will take place at hundreds of schools across more than 25 states, where students will sign letters of intent […]
Caliber Partners with U.S. Army PaYS Program to Support Transitioning Service Members
Caliber, the automotive repair company operating Caliber Collision and Caliber Auto Glass, has joined the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program. The partnership was formalized at a signing ceremony on April 3. The PaYS Program connects soldiers leaving military service with potential civilian employment opportunities, guaranteeing job interviews with participating companies. This partnership […]
AASP/NJ Awards $5,000 to 2025 Young Technicians of the Year
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) recognized two promising collision repair professionals at its Fifth Annual Young Technician of the Year Awards ceremony during the NORTHEAST 2025 Automotive Services Show this month. Xavier Rivera, from Lititz Collision & Repair, and Nerissa Sime-Zuluga, from DeFalco’s Autobody, each received toolkits valued at $2,500, […]
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