The 18.5-foot long, 4-foot tall sign will be installed where it can be seen by drivers on Ridge Road in Wickliffe.

Alfred State College students recently repaired a collision-damaged Dodge Avenger to like-new condition.

The six-week course is for adults who want to enter the field or enhance existing skills.

The new Center of Excellence will offer ASE-accredited programs aligned with I-CAR objectives.

Every three years, ASE looks at updating its standards in response to the changes taking place in the industry.

Students, instructors and employers involved with the Collision Engineering Program since its inception shared their experiences.

The students spent a collective 300 hours restoring four weathered statues for Ronald McDonald Houses in Denver and Aurora.

An established technician changed his mind on a new repair tool once he saw the success an apprentice was having with it.

The scholarship awards a VISION 4-Day Power Pass and hotel accommodations for the VISION conference in Kansas City.

Lawrence Technological University in Southfield will provide both new and existing engineers with specialized knowledge and hands-on experience.

Applications for one of several $2,000 tool grants will be open Jan. 1 through Jan. 31.

With this accreditation, students who complete Repairify courses will receive credit towards their I-CAR certifications.

The MIAT-Houston campus, acquired in November 2021, will begin operating under the UTI brand in early 2024.

The industry needs about 113,000 new techs by 2026, and everyone can do their part to attract them.

SUNY Morrisville Auto Body Program Makes Students, Cars Shine

Alexander Graf, an alum of the program who now teaches it, guides students through project cars that come through the college’s automotive service desk.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Dec. 5, 2023

A 1997 FordMustang Cobra is getting the chance to shine again, thanks to students in Alexander Graf’s auto body technology classes.

Gone is the faded paint, replaced with metallic green to make it look like new again. The Cobra is one of the many projects going on in

Michigan Community College Launches Auto Apprenticeship with Local Dealership

The two-year program allows participants to earn a living wage that increases as they acquire new skills.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Nov. 28, 2023

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) in Ann Arbor, MI, received approval from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) to launch an automotive service technician apprenticeship program in partnership with Toyota & Subaru of Ann Arbor. This initiative is the first of its kind in the region, and opens the door for WCC to develop

TSTC Celebrates First Graduates of Auto Collision Tech Program

The two students are the first to complete the new degree, affiliated with the Collision Engineering Program backed by Enterprise Holdings and Ranken Technical College.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Nov. 28, 2023

Two students at Texas State Technical College in Waco, TX, are scheduled to be the first ever to graduate with degrees in the college’s newest auto collision and management technology specialization at this fall's upcoming commencement.

Bryam Herrera, of

Caliber's TAP Program Hits Milestone with 1,000 Graduates

The auto body technician apprentice program is open to students, veterans and anyone seeking a new career in the auto services industry

Written by Autobody News Staff
PublishedNov. 14, 2023

Caliber’s innovative Technician Apprenticeship Program (TAP) recently graduated its 1,000th apprentice and announced the enrollment of an additional 2,000 apprentices, a strong response to the growing demand for skilled auto body technicians in the automotive industry.

The TAP program, a cornerstone of

Fix Network Automotive Glass Expands Apprenticeship Program to Western States

Speedy Glass USA shops in Washington, Oregon and Montana now offer 2,000-hours of paid on-the-job training.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 17, 2023

Fix Networkcontinued to expand the reach of its Automotive Glass Apprenticeship Program with opportunities in Washington State, Oregon and now Montana.

The Fix Network Apprenticeship Program (FNAP) began in November 2022 as the first automotive glass apprenticeship of its kind in the U.S. The program, run through Fix Network’s Speedy Glass USAshops, focuses on training and certifying individuals in automotive glass

Eight schools will receive an Autel IA800 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ADAS Calibration Package.

Autel has partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to donate an Autel Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Calibration Package to eight standout U.S. collision repair school programs, the company announced in a news release.

The Autel IA800 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ADAS Calibration Package includes an IA800 ADAS Optical Positioning Frame System, LDW targets and patterns for 20 vehicle brands, a MaxiSYS 909 tablet with ADAS calibration software, a VCI/J2534 pass-thru programming device, and a full-color, 244-page Autel Academy ADAS training manual.

CREF is the collision industry's national charity that works to

BodyShopJobs.com, Tasco Auto Color Partner to Recruit Auto Industry Employees

The collaboration integrates Tasco Auto Color's network of collision repair facilities with BodyShopJobs.com's user-friendly platform.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 16, 2023

BodyShopJobs.com, an online job portal for the automotive repair industry, announced a strategic partnership with Tasco Auto Color, a distributor of automotive refinishing products and services.

The collaboration is a significant step towards addressing the growing demand for skilled talent within the automotive sector.

3M™ Skills Development Center Hosts Grand Opening

The new 15,000-square-foot training facility is dedicated to upskilling technicians and fostering talent in the collision repair industry.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 13, 2023

3Mon Oct. 11 announced the grand opening of the 3M™ Skills Development Center, a new 15,000-square-foot state-of-the-art training facility in St. Paul, MN, dedicated to educating and upskilling technicians across all experience levels on the most updated automotive collision repair and refinishing processes through intensive, hands-on training.

Autobody News' Stacey Phillips in August had the chance to ...

ASE Updates Accreditation Standards for High Voltage System Safety

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Sept. 25, 2023

The ASE Education Foundation revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids, it announced in a news release. 

Additionally, the foundation has published a list of training resources that schools can use when planning updates to their curriculum and training equipment to address EV technologies. These updates reflect the foundation’s continued commitment to provide solutions to the technician

Before Dave Niestroy opened 3D Auto Body in West Chester, PA, in 1981, he spent free time in high school doing repairs in his parents’ garage. Now, 3D Collision Centers spans three counties in southeastern Pennsylvania, with seven physical locations and one satellite location at a Subarudealership.

Patrick McCready, operations manager, said 3D stayed at one location until the late ‘90s, and then began opening two at a time every few years until the most recent addition in 2017.

“Dave worked closely with insurance partners to find markets that needed a strong, DRP-friendly shop,” McCready said.

3D Collision Centers
West Chester, PA
610-692-7776
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Auto Care Association Introduces New Online Learning Resource

PublishedSept. 18, 2023

The Auto Care Association on Sept. 18 announced the launch of Auto Care Academy, a convenient, self-paced online learning resource for auto care industry professionals. The online academy caters to professionals at all stages of their careers, from new industry entrants to seasoned veterans.

In addition to the value these interactive online courses provide for the professional development of employees, completing Auto Care Academy contributes to the enhancement of an aftermarket industry brand’s human capital and long-term success. 

“Our goal for Auto Care Academy is to empower professionals and to ensure

UAF Awards Scholarships for 2023-24 Academic Year

PublishedSept, 7, 2023

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) has awarded 378 scholarships to students throughout the country, totaling $640,250 for the upcoming school year. A complete list of scholarship recipients can be found at AutomotiveScholarships.com/scholarship-alumni.   

Those awarded with scholarships will be attending a two-year or four-year college or university or an accredited automotive vocational program. While the majority of the students are studying to become mechanical, collision or heavy-duty repair

Collision repair instructors from across the country recently had the opportunity to attend a four-day training program at the new 3M™ Skills Development Center (SDC). Located in Saint Paul, MN, the multimillion-dollar, 15,000-square-foot training center anchors 3M’s vision to provide comprehensive training to the collision repair industry.

“The automotive aftermarket is a very important segment of our business and people look to us as a leader in this industry,” said Dave Gunderson, president of 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Division. “Being a leader doesn't mean just selling the best products, but also responding to the needs of the industry and helping it grow.”

With a worldwide shortage of qualified technicians and increasingly complex vehicles

In Bloomingdale, OH, Russell Achhammer teaches auto collision technology to 16 junior and senior students at Jefferson County Vocational School; 11 are male and five are female.

“The 3M training was important and provided me with the knowledge to learn the latest technology in repairing a variety of substrates and modern repair techniques and procedures,” said Achhammer, who has been teaching at the vocational school for six years. “The training and hands-on exercises gave me a lot of great ideas to help teach

Bogi Lateiner Promotes Inclusion in Schools, Workplaces at ASE Instructor’s Conference 

PublishedSept. 6, 2023

As the leading organization working to solve the technician shortage, the ASE Education Foundation engaged noted automotive expert and ASE spokesperson Bogi Lateiner to deliver her presentation, “Revving up the Diversity: Shaping an Inclusive Future in Auto Repair High School and College Shop Programs” at the recent ASE Education Foundation instructor’s conference. 

Before a standing-room-only crowd, Lateiner gave a compelling speech that focused on how to develop new initiatives to create a culture of inclusiveness in schools and the workplace.

“We want to

Women in Auto Care Scholarship Program Achieves Record Year

PublishedAug. 22, 2023

Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, set a new record for its scholarship program, distributing 86 awards in both cash scholarships and starter toolkits, totaling $413,500 in value. The awards benefited female students across the U.S. interested in a career in the auto care industry. The incredible success of this year’s program was supported by the generosity of Women in Auto Care community sponsors and member donations.

Over the last year, Women in Auto Care:

• Continued its partnership with Garage Gurus to award five $7,000