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Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Fall High School & College Transportation Student Career Fair Schedule

September 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Ohio, Workforce Development

Fayetteville Technical Community College Hosts 9th Annual Collision Repair Student Draft Days October 15-16

September 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fayetteville Technical Community College, North Carolina, Workforce Development

Interview: Dr. Jermaine Whirl, Augusta Technical College

August 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Augusta Technical College, Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Interview, Workforce Development

Automotive Service Professionals Month Highlights Repair Industry as Rewarding Career Path

June 24, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

June is Automotive Service Professionals Month and the ASE Education Foundation is celebrating the valuable service provided by automotive service professionals and encouraging students to consider automotive repair as a career path. “Repairing today’s complex vehicle systems requires highly skilled professionals. It takes years of education and on-the-job training to handle diagnostic repair challenges as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, ASE Education Foundation, Automotive Service Professionals Month, Workforce Development

I-CAR Helps High School Students Navigate an Uncertain Future with Collision Careers Website

May 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Amid financial aid delays and concerns about the future, many students have skipped the pressures of May’s Decision Day and are considering an alternative path to a traditional four-year degree by choosing a skilled trade that offers long-term success and financial stability, like automotive collision repair. CollisionCareers.com provides essential information and resources to students, parents, […]

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

TechForce Foundation and SkillsUSA Announce Collaboration

May 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The TechForce Foundation and SkillsUSA have entered a strategic collaboration to empower the next generation of skilled aviation, automotive, collision repair, diesel, and welding technicians and tackle the technician shortage head-on. The collaboration will help students garner the skills, education, and support needed to successfully develop careers as professional technicians. Through the collaboration, SkillsUSA will […]

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

Six Students Receive BASF Paint Award of Excellence at Detroit Autorama

March 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

To kick off Detroit Autorama 2024 taking place this weekend, BASF announced it awarded six students the BASF Paint Award of Excellence. This honor went to a select group of high-achieving students who are passionate about the automotive industry and collision repair. The six selected students will participate in exclusive activities during the student career […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Michigan, Workforce Development

Pennsylvania College of Technology Receives Nearly $1.5 Million NSF Grant to Aid Transportation and Collision Repair Workforce

February 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Pennsylvania College of Technology announced it is the recipient of a nearly $1.5 million federal grant to support students majoring in a transportation-related field. The National Science Foundation awarded $1,498,465 (grant No. 2221107) as part of its S-STEM program, which funds scholarships for academically talented low-income students. Dubbed Transportation Scholars, the program will provide up […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Scholarships, Workforce Development

Suncorp Group Partners with Australian Collision Industry Alliance Partnership to Boost Collision Repair Careers

February 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Suncorp Group is the first insurance company to throw its support behind Australia’s newest repair industry advocacy body to help combat the skills shortage and ageing workforce of the motor repair industry. In a two-year sponsorship deal inked with the Australian Collision Industry Alliance (ACIA), Suncorp Group has become the first insurance partner to support […]

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

NCOIL Supports Effort to Inspire Young Professionals to Choose a Career in Insurance

February 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

As February marks the eighth annual Insurance Careers Month, the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) is proud to join the Insurance Careers Movement (ICM) in highlighting the many important and fulfilling career opportunities the insurance industry has to offer. The ICM is a global network of more than 1,000 insurance carriers, agents, trade associations, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Council of Insurance Legislators, Workforce Development

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