“The idea that when you get to work in a trade, you don’t use your mind, is a myth that we want to bust.” Dara Goroff, I-CAR Vice-President of Planning and Industry Talent Programming In July 2023, the CollisionCareers.com website and social channels officially launched with the goal of building a bridge between the growing field of collision […]
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CREF 2021 Impact Report to the Industry The Vision: A collision industry with a sufficient number of qualified, properly trained, and immediately productive entry-level employees to meet current and future Industry needs. Brandon Eckenrode, CREF’s managing director, provided the following summary for a look back on how CREF and their partners made an positive impact
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What is CREF? CREF stands for Collision Repair Education Foundation and is a national nonprofit and tax-exempt student organization under the Internal Revenue Service Code, Section (501)(c)(3). CREF is also a division of I-CAR (The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) and was created in 1991 to develop, promote, and distribute a curriculum program designed
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Seam sealers are designed to flexibly move with the vehicle. But some seam sealers aren’t designed to be refinished. Sometimes going back-to-basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When it comes to seam sealers, there are some common mistakes that are easily avoidable and can have a huge effect
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Jaded in school? Collision advisory board cautions students to finish training & certs before joining the workforce. AUTOBODY SOURCE STAFF The Rundown Advisory boards leverage a unique partnership between local collision shops, trade associations, schools & colleges, and State departments of education & labor to blend real-world needs with the educational process. Meetings are usually
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With collision repair positions expected to grow by more than 30,000 around the country by 2024*, it’s an excellent field to enter as a professional, skilled technician. Collision repair’s combination of hands-on STEM skills and artistic expression gives you the perfect chance to blend your technical expertise and creativity. The new Blended Learning programs at Lincoln
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