Crash Champions on May 12 announced a hiring initiative to add 300 body technicians across its nationwide network within 60 days, a push the company said would expand its certified technician workforce by 10%. The Chicago-based multi-shop operator is recruiting for openings at more than 650 repair centers across 38 states. The hiring drive follows […]
Aon Study Says Companies Deploying AI Faster Than They are Building Workforce Skills
Aon plc released the inaugural edition of its Human Capital Trends Study, finding that while 73 percent of organizations have already deployed or are piloting AI programs, only 18 percent report that most of their workforce has participated in AI reskilling or upskilling programs in the past year. The findings have direct bearing on the […]
I-CAR Apprenticeship Program Reaches 116 Sites in 35 States as Illinois Marks National Apprenticeship Week
I-CAR’s Registered Apprenticeship Program has expanded to 116 collision repair locations across 35 states roughly nine months after launch, the organization said as Illinois and the village of Hoffman Estates issued proclamations recognizing National Apprenticeship Week, observed April 26-May 2, 2026. Sixty-two percent of enrolled apprentices are between the ages of 16 and 24, according […]
I-CAR Donates $255,000 to CREF
Donation marks 18th consecutive year of support. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) has presented its 2026 annual donation of $255,000 to the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), the 18th consecutive year the training organization has contributed to the foundation. Cumulative I-CAR giving since the annual program began exceeds $2.3 million, according to […]
American Family Insurance Partners With Collision Engineering Career Alliance
American Family Insurance has partnered with the Collision Engineering Career Alliance to support the nonprofit’s technician training program at seven partner colleges nationwide, the alliance said April 21. The Madison, Wis.-based property-casualty carrier becomes the latest industry partner to contribute to the alliance as the collision repair industry works to close a projected shortage of […]
PPG, PPG Foundation Commit $10 Million to Skilled Trades Education Through 2030
Program expands upon $2 million commitment in 2023. PPG (NYSE: PPG) and the PPG Foundation announced a $10 million global investment through 2030 to support skilled trades education, including collision repair and coatings application training. The commitment, which spans advanced manufacturing and coatings application programs, will fund partnerships with technical schools, vocational colleges, community colleges […]
Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships Now Accepting Applications Through March 31
Federated Auto Parts is accepting applications for 13 Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, the company announced Feb. 24. The application deadline is March 31. The scholarships, named for the late founder of Federated Auto Parts, are open to students pursuing automotive aftermarket careers, including those enrolled in ASE-certified collision repair technician […]
Thatcham Research Survey Finds 73% of UK Repair Professionals Report Growing Skills Shortage
More than 70% of vehicle repair and salvage professionals in the United Kingdom say the sector is facing a skills shortage driven by increasing vehicle complexity, an aging workforce and competition from other industries, according to a survey released Feb. 11 by Thatcham Research. The survey, conducted in partnership with the Centre for Economics and […]
CCC and CREF Study Finds Students and Recent Graduates View Collision Repair as Stable Career Path
A new study examining how students and recent graduates view collision repair careers found that 95% believe the field offers more stability than traditional college-degree jobs, according to research released today by CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). The Future of Collision Repair Workforce Study surveyed 475 high […]
ASE, WrenchWay to Present Findings from Technician Survey
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and WrenchWay will host a webinar Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. ET presenting findings from the 2026 Voice of Technician Survey. The webinar will review results from more than 5,500 responses across the automotive and diesel industries. The organizations will present data on changes in technician sentiment, gaps […]
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