SkillsUSA, the workforce development organization for students, announced plans for SkillsUSA Week, which will be celebrated February 2-8. At a time when opportunity for employment is critical, SkillsUSA ensures students are equipped with the technical skills and the personal and workplace skills to successfully enter the workforce. Career and technical education and SkillsUSA work together […]
Carolinas Collision Association Donates Student Uniforms to Lexington Technology Center Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
Future collision repair technicians receive professional uniforms. The 28 students enrolled in the auto collision repair program at the Lexington Technology Center (Lexington, SC) can now hold their heads high as they proudly sport official technician shirts, sponsored by the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA), in collaboration with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). In addition […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation End of Year Scholarship Fundraiser Highlights Success Stories of Past Recipients
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is highlighting “Where Are They Now?” in a series of profiles of past scholarship recipients as it seeks to raise $20,000 at the end of 2024 to fund additional scholarships collision repair students. The profiles and a link to donate are available online. The series showcases the journeys of […]
AASP-MN Announces 23rd Annual Race for Automotive Education February 24-27
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers on Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced the 23rd Annual Race for Automotive Education is planned for February 24-27 at ProKart Indoor Racing, Burnsville, Minn. The event serves as the Alliance’s primary fundraiser for its Automotive Education Fund, which provides financial resources to support automotive students, enhance automotive programs, and raise awareness […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Celebrates 2024 PiN Master Winners
LKQ Refinish raised $30,000 to support industry careers through the Education Foundation. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) celebrated the winners of the 2024 PiN Master Challenge, held in conjunction with LKQ Refinish’s 5th Annual Hood Master Challenge on August 29 at The Bell Tower in Nashville, Tenn. This year’s victors won a Craftsman Tool […]
ASE Education Foundation Urges Industry Members to Serve as Mentors
As part of its continuing effort to address the shortage of automotive service professionals, the ASE Education Foundation is encouraging industry members to volunteer their time and expertise to serve as mentors. “The ASE Education Foundation always welcomes industry members who want to help us address the technician shortage by working with local high school […]
ASA Applauds U.S. Rep. Molinaro for Shining Light on Labor Shortage in the Auto Industry
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) commends U.S. Representative Marc Molinaro (R-NY) for acknowledging the national labor shortage’s acute impact on the automotive industry. Congressman Molinaro is the Chairman of the House Small Business Committee’s Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Subcommittee, which held a hearing this week on “Avenues to Success: Examining Workforce Training Programs for […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Fall High School & College Transportation Student Career Fair Schedule
Three events are currently scheduled in November and December. Collision repair shops and other industry businesses often struggle to find qualified help, but it may be a matter of neglecting to look in all the right places. Thousands of young people have fallen in love with the idea of working in this field and are […]
Fayetteville Technical Community College Hosts 9th Annual Collision Repair Student Draft Days October 15-16
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) announced its 9th annual Draft Day Event, a two-day showcase for students in the Collision Repair & Refinish Technology program. This highly anticipated event will take place on October 15th from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM with skills demonstrations, followed by October 16th from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM for […]
Interview: Dr. Jermaine Whirl, Augusta Technical College
Dr. Whirl, president of Augusta Technical College, details their plans to dramatically expand their automotive training program, including a new auto body and collision repair program. Demand for collision repair, refinish and general automotive technicians continues to outstrip the supply of technicians across the U.S. Expanding the supply of technicians is a critical need for […]
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