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CollisionCareers Website Promotes Future Technicians to Pursue Careers in Collision Repair

July 19, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the official launch of CollisionCareers.com, a website dedicated to connecting individuals to rewarding opportunities in collision repair. According to I-CAR, CollisionCareers achieves the first objective of the Talent Attraction marketing strategy by providing a neutral brand and platform under which industry partners can collaborate on strategic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR, Workforce Development

Operative Talent Named Official Charity of the Triple Crown of Rodding

June 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Triple Crown of Rodding announced Operative Talent as its Official Charity for its 2023 event being held September 8-9 at the Nashville Superspeedway. Operative Talent is an educational initiative focused on attracting future talent to the thriving automotive industry. Operative Talent brings a wealth of esteemed partners, including KTL Restorations, BASF, KC HiLiTES, Auto […]

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

Lincoln Electric Launches Virtual Reality Headset to Attract Young People to Welding Careers

June 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lincoln Electric has added a cutting-edge new product to its education lineup. The Voyage Arc Virtual Reality Welding Headset is an interactive, immersive classroom platform that introduces students to welding fundamentals. The tool is designed to spark interest in careers involving welding by enabling tech-savvy students to learn in a virtual setting that many of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Lincoln Electric, Virtual Reality, Welding, Workforce Development

AIA Canada Partners with Ontario Government to Launch New Automotive Trades Training Program

May 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada), in partnership with the Government of Ontario, St. Lawrence College, Conestoga College, Fanshawe College and Plug ‘N Drive, announced May 24 a new auto care industry training program to help address the industry’s workforce development challenges. Made possible through round three of the Ontario Government’s Skills Development […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AIA Canada, Canada, Ontario, Workforce Development

St. Louis Area Clays for Careers Event Raises More Than $11,000 for Automotive and Collision Repair School Programs

May 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Tuesday, April 25, St. Louis-based automotive and collision repair businesses participated in the first-ever Clays for Careers sporting clays event. The clay shoot brought together over 15 companies from throughout the industry with one goal: assist students pursuing trades by supporting local tech schools’ automotive and collision repair programs. The three schools benefiting from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Clays for Careers, Workforce Development

Nominations Open for TechForce’s 2023 Techs Rock Awards

May 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Five professional transportation/mobility technicians to be recognized nationally for outstanding contributions as role models in their shops and communities. TechForce Foundation’s 5th annual Techs Rock Awards season begins today. TechForce created these awards to honor professional technicians who are full of passion and grit, exhibit true excellence in their work and inspire the next generation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, TechForce Foundation, Workforce Development

SkillsUSA National Signing Day Will Celebrate Skilled Trades Students Nationwide on May 4

April 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Event to acknowledge, honor and encourage students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. The SkillsUSA National Signing Day will be held May 4 to celebrate hundreds of students in high schools across the country for their dedication to pursue a career in the skilled trades. “SkillsUSA’s National Signing Day salutes students who express their commitment […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Signing Day, SkillsUSA, Workforce Development

Kia America Launches Military Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program

March 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kia America today announced the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program to provide military veterans with the opportunity to become a trained Kia technician along with support through the training process.  Kia America will work with Educational Resource Systems, Inc. (ERS) and Kia retailers to provide qualified Veterans with career opportunities as a Kia technician. “Kia […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Career and Technical Education, Kia, Workforce Development

AIA Canada Urges More Funding for Skills Training in Ontario

March 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) Senior Director of Government Relations, Alana Baker, promoted the auto care sector’s demand for more funding for skills training as part of the Ontario Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs’ pre-budget consultations last month. Citing the growing demand for technicians trained to handle electric vehicles (EVs), […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development

ASE Education Foundation Partners with Goodguys to Promote Industry Education, Careers

March 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation and Goodguys Rod and Custom Association are joining forces to showcase the wide array of career paths available in the world of hot rodding and automotive service. Through this new program, the ASE Education Foundation, along with Goodguys and their partners, will work as a community to enlighten students from across […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, ASE Education Foundation, Goodguys, Workforce Development

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