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Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships Now Accepting Applications Through March 31

February 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Federated Auto Parts, Scholarships, University of the Aftermarket Foundation, Workforce Development

Thatcham Research Survey Finds 73% of UK Repair Professionals Report Growing Skills Shortage

February 18, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Thatcham Research, UK, Workforce Development

CCC and CREF Study Finds Students and Recent Graduates View Collision Repair as Stable Career Path

February 5, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, CCC, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Technician Satisfaction, Workforce Development

ASE, WrenchWay to Present Findings from Technician Survey

February 4, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Technician Satisfaction, Webinar, Workforce Development, WrenchWay

ASE and WrenchWay to Host January 15 Webinar on New Technician Workforce Initiative

January 7, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and WrenchWay will host a free webinar on Jan. 15 at noon (ET) to introduce ASE Connects, a membership program aimed at addressing technician workforce challenges. The webinar, Introducing ASE Connects: Building a Stronger Technician Workforce Together, will feature executives from both organizations discussing how ASE Connects […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Webinars, Workforce Development, WrenchWay

ASE and WrenchWay Partner on Technician Workforce Initiative

December 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced Dec. 9 the launch of ASE Connects, a partnership with WrenchWay aimed at connecting repair facilities, dealerships and training programs to address technician workforce development. The initiative, scheduled to launch in January 2026, will focus on two areas: facilitating connections between businesses and schools, and collecting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, ASE, Workforce Development, WrenchWay

NRMA Insurance Joins ACIA to Address Australia’s Collision Repair Workforce Shortage

November 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

NRMA Insurance has partnered with the Australian Collision Industry Alliance (ACIA) to support workforce recruitment and retention in the collision repair industry. Under the agreement, NRMA Insurance will contribute funding to support ACIA’s national recruitment programs aimed at promoting collision repair careers. “NRMA Insurance has a long history of protecting the needs of motorists and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Australian Collision Industry Alliance, NRMA, Workforce Development

ASE Calls for Industry Support for Federal Workforce Strategy that Aligns with Its Standards

November 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is urging collision repair and automotive service businesses to back its bid for formal recognition in federal workforce development policy, following the release of a national strategy responding to a Trump Administration executive order. Dave Johnson, ASE president and CEO, said in a November letter to industry professionals […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Career and Technical Education, Regulations, Workforce Development

Ford and SkillsUSA Partner on Workforce Programs in Seven States

November 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford Philanthropy will expand advanced manufacturing and automotive training programs with SkillsUSA in Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and New York State, the organizations announced Nov. 12. The partnership targets schools within a 15-mile radius of Ford plants and includes three components: program development for high school and postsecondary students, a transportation grant to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Ford, SkillsUSA, Workforce Development

ASE and U.S. Secret Service Promote Auto Technician Careers at AAPEX Show

October 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is bringing a special guest organization – the U.S. Secret Service – to their exhibit at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), November 4-6. The purpose of the exhibition is to drive awareness of the wide range of career opportunities available to auto technicians, including with the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAPEX, ASE, U.S. Secret Service, Workforce Development

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