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BASF Raises Over $200,000 to Support Collision Repair Education Foundation and Future Technicians

November 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Students around the country enrolled in automotive refinish programs can look forward to new spray guns and other needed resources thanks to the generosity of leading global coatings provider, BASF. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) received donations this month including spray guns, paint, materials and equipment with an estimated value of $200,000 that will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Workforce Development

Ford Donates $100,000 to the NADA Foundation Workforce Initiative

November 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Ford Motor Company has contributed $100,000 to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation’s Workforce Initiative.  “Ford is acutely aware of the current automotive service technician shortage,” said Frederiek Toney, president, Global Ford Customer Service Division. “The NADA Foundation’s Workforce Initiative is just one program Ford is supporting to raise awareness of and access […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, Ford Motor Company, NADA Foundation, Workforce Development

Tradiebot Introduces Virtual Spray-Painting Training Simulator

November 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tradiebot SprayVIS

System designed to introduce next-generation of technicians to painting skills. After 18 months of research and development Tradiebot announced the launch of SprayVIS. The Virtual Reality spray-painting training simulator and software was fully developed and manufactured in Australia, targeting the next generation of technicians honing their skills within the comfort of a classroom, training center […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Refinish, Technical Training, Tradiebot Industries, Workforce Development

CARSTAR Colorado Business Group Sponsors Technical School

October 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The CARSTAR Colorado Business Group announced a new partnership with Aims Community College, Automotive & Technology Center in Greeley, Colo. Aims Community College currently has 75 students enrolled in the Collision Repair and Refinishing program, where they offer morning, afternoon and evening classes. The CARSTAR Colorado Business Group is providing two scholarships each year for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CARSTAR, Colorado, Scholarships, Workforce Development

Collision Repair Education Foundation Names Winners of Top Technician Mentor/Mentee Competition

October 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the winning teams at the inaugural Top Tech Mentor/Mentee Competition that was held last Saturday, September 28 at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Mo. The goal of the competition was to recognize the performance of the next generation of collision technicians and their mentors on critical skills necessary […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Mentoring, Top Tech Competition, Workforce Development

AASP/NJ’s 15th Annual Lou Scoras Golf Outing Raises Funds for Collision Repair Scholarships

September 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) held another successful golf outing on Monday, September 16, bringing close to 100 members of the automotive community together at the Colonia Country Club. The 15th Annual AASP/NJ Lou Scoras Golf Outing once again paid tribute to the memory of the former board member for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Golf Outing, Scholarships, Workforce Development

Collision Repair Education Foundation and PPG Celebrate Over $700,000 Raised to Support Collision Schools and Students in Past Ten Years

September 27, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

2020 fundraiser scheduled for July 21 in Philadelphia, Pa. The annual Collision Repair Education Foundation industry fundraiser celebrated its 10 year anniversary of the automotive refinish business unit of PPG co-hosting the event. The event has raised over $700,000 since 2009 to support scholarships and grants for collision schools and students. The 2019 event included […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing, PPG Industries, Scholarships, Workforce Development

Sherwin-Williams and Larsen Motorsports Support Collision Repair Scholarship Program

September 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Blazing Trails

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has partnered with Larsen Motorsports (LMS) to establish a scholarship program that addresses the talent shortage facing the collision repair industry. With the newly established Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund, Blazing Trails, a 501(c)3 non-profit, will add a specific focus on automotive service and collision repair programs at the postsecondary level to its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, Sherwin-Williams, Workforce Development

MNCARS Highlights Minnesota Automotive Careers on YouTube

September 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Minnesota Careers in Auto Repair and Service (MNCARS) announced the release of new video resources on its YouTube channel to expand its outreach and raise awareness of career opportunities in the automotive service and collision repair industry. The new videos feature students who are currently enrolled in automotive programs telling their stories about how they […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Minnesota, Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair and Service, Workforce Development

Collision Repair Education Foundation Partners with Montana Association to Improve State’s Only School Training Program

September 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education announced a partnership with the Montana Collision Repair Association (MCRA) to support the state’s lone collision repair training program. Montana State University – Billings in the only school providing pre-employment training in the state. Through the partnership, the MCRA and the Education Foundation will raise funds to provide the school and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Montana, Montana Collision Repair Association, Workforce Development

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