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

August 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its Fall 2022 High School & College Transportation Student Career Fairs schedule across the country to provide employers with an opportunity to get to know thousands of incoming industry professionals. “CREF’s Career Fairs provide a unique opportunity for collision industry employers to connect with hundreds of students who […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, Workforce Development

Enterprise Holdings Announces Collision Repair Training Program Adds New School in Texas

July 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collin College Technical Campus is the fifth school to offer Collision Technology Program based on two-year Collision Engineering curriculum. Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a new partnership with Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, to support the growth and expansion of its Collision Engineering Program. Now active in five schools […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Career and Technical Education, Collision Engineering Program, Enterprise Holdings, Workforce Development

I-CAR Announces Initiative to Address Collision Repair Technician Shortage

July 19, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Partnership with Collision Repair Education Foundation and others seeks to expand the number of qualified entry-level technicians. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving the industry-critical technician shortage situation. Program components are planned for roll-out as early as this year, with additional elements launching throughout 2023 and […]

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

Interview: Brandon Eckenrode, Collision Repair Education Foundation

June 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Managing Director of the Foundation details upcoming initiatives to support collision repair schools, students and industry employers. With the technician shortage impacting collision repair facilities of all sizes, the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) efforts to attract young people to industry careers, get them trained and connect them with employers continues to grow. In our […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing, Interview, Pennsylvania, Workforce Development

Global Finishing Solutions Announces Collision Repair Technician Training Partnership with Lincoln Tech

June 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced a new partnership with Lincoln Tech to train the next wave of collision repair technicians. GFS is working with Lincoln Tech to help produce qualified, entry-level collision repair technicians and connect them with an array of career opportunities. Lincoln Tech students across the country are learning the ins and outs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Career and Technical Education, Global Finishing Solutions, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, Workforce Development

ASE Education Foundation to Present Adopt-A-School at SkillsUSA

June 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mike Coley, president of the ASE Education Foundation and George Arrants, vice president of the foundation, will host a professional development seminar for high school and college counselors at the 2022 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. Scheduled for June 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in room A313 of the Georgia […]

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

ASE Education Foundation Adopt-A-School Program Helps Students Transition from School to Work

June 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation’s new Adopt-A-School program is a valuable resource to help students transition to the workforce. By implementing work-based learning programs, businesses can help reinforce classroom instruction and increase students’ hands-on skills, making graduates more productive at the start of their careers. “Many businesses hire students while they are still in school. Done […]

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

10th Annual Cool Wheels Car Show Benefited Youth Automotive Training Center

May 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following a two-year hiatus, the Youth Automotive Training Center’s 10th Annual Cool Wheels Car Show returned to Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach on Sunday, April 24. The community-building event supported YATC’s mission to give at-risk youth a second chance at success with all proceeds directly benefiting the students and graduates. The 2022 Cool Wheels […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fundraiser, Workforce Development, Youth Automotive Training Center

Fix Network Canada and Skills Ontario Launch Trades & Tech Truck to Help Recruit Youth to Pursue Careers in Skilled Trades

May 6, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network and Skills Ontario partnered once again to officially launch Skills Ontario’s new Trades & Tech Truck, a mobile experiential learning unit, at Fix Network’s facility in Milton, Ontario, Canada. With activities and simulators, including modules simulating auto-painting, welding, electrical systems, heavy machinery and more, visitors of the Trades & Tech Truck were […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Network Canada, Ontario, Workforce Development

GM Customer Care and Aftersales Celebrates National Skilled Trades Day

May 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

In recognition of National Skilled Trades Day, celebrated the first Wednesday in May each year, General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales is thanking the more than 40,000 auto technicians across its dealerships. GM is committed to helping GM dealerships both retain its current skilled auto technicians and recruit future talent through education and opportunities for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: General Motors, Skilled Trades Day, Workforce Development

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