Collision Repair Technician Shortage News
Collision Repair Technician Shortage News
Georgia-Based Dealer Group Invests $500K in Future Automotive Repair School
The new Automotive Institute at Augusta Technical College will offer programs in auto body and collision, and diesel technologies.
New Event to Give Repair Shop Owners Tools to Attract, Develop, Retain Top Talent
The inaugural Repair Shop Growth Systems LIVE 2024 workshop is scheduled for May 31-June 2 in Mt.
Collision Vision Podcast: Talking School Programs with Jeff Wilson
Wilson has been crucial to the development of Kingwood Park High School's collision repair program since its establishment in 2007.
New Mexico High School Launches Auto Body Certification Program
The new program was implemented in response to students' interest in careers in auto body repair.
California Shop Finds Success Using CCI Curriculum to Train New Technicians
Pairing CCI training with a mentor in the shop helped the two recent Universal Training Institute graduates get up to speed.
Solving the Tech Shortage: CCI Provides Defined Career Path, Training for Entry-Level Techs
The Collision Career Institute can produce a standalone tech in about 18 months, according to one of its co-founders.
Body Shops Focusing on Employee Retention, Development of Entry-Level Techs
Owners are coming up with innovative ways to attract, train and keep technicians.
Kansas Auto Body Association, CREF Partner to Raise Money for State Training Programs, Students
The new initiative aims to get more funding to potential future technicians, while connecting them with the collision repair industry.
WrenchWay Finds Average Technician Salary Higher than Federal Agency Reports
The collision repair results, however, were generated from a small sample size. WrenchWay invites more technicians to participate.
Pennsylvania College of Technology Alumni Inspire Future Collision Repair Experts
The 2006 graduates visited current students to talk about what they've accomplished in the industry.
CARSTAR Apprentice Triumphs at SkillsUSA Georgia Competition
High school senior Dane Robbins has been gaining experience as an apprentice at CARSTAR Car Crafters.
Jerry’s Abra in Minnesota Sponsors Uniforms for Local Community College Students
Jerry’s Abra takes pride in working with and helping future members in the auto body industry.
Michael Busch Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline Approaching
Two scholarships are available for aspiring collision repair industry professionals.
Toyota USA Foundation Invests $9.3M in STEM Education in Arizona
The grants will support PreK-12 students in Chandler and Tempe.
North Carolina High School Students Earn Scholarships to Technical Institute
The pair competed in a challenge involving five hands-on assessments and a 50-question written exam.
Ford Invests $2 Million in Auto Tech Scholarships
The grants offer $5,000 per student in financial assistance for education and training at a wide range of accredited institutions.
Penn College Wins $1.5M Grant to Support Transportation Students
The grant will fund scholarships for academically talented low-income students majoring in a transportation-related field.
BASF Honors Students at Detroit Autorama 2024
The winners receive an exclusive experience to evaluate paint in competition vehicles with industry professionals.
Survey Shows Collision Repair Techs Looking for Advancement Opportunities, Benefits, Training
I-CAR and SCRS surveyed more than 800 technicians nationwide, at both independent and dealer service centers, to gain valuable insights into various aspects of the profession.
Illinois Law Boosts Auto Technician Wages, Spurs Economic Growth: Study
The law, passed in 2022, ended a two-tier payment system for techs completing warranty and non-warranty work.
CREF Opens Benchmark Grants Applications
The Collision Repair Education Foundation's grants provide up to $25,000 per school to pay for tools and hands-on learning opportunities.
Rivian Launches Technical Trades Program for Future Technicians at New Georgia Plant
The students will eventually build the company's next generation of EVs at its second U.S. manufacturing plant.
Aims Community College Students Excel in Regional SkillsUSA Competition
Five students from the Colorado school move on to the state competition.
Toby Chess Helps California Techs Get a Jumpstart on Tools
Chess is donating tools to help apprentices build their necessary tool collections.
Solving the Tech Shortage: Caliber Collision's Technician Apprentice Program Shows Tremendous Growth
Launched in 2022, the training program's unique approach and strong benefits are attracting new techs and reducing turnover.
Twin Cities Schools Get Celebrity Help in Go-Kart Build-Off
Students are building go-karts from scratch with mentoring from industry veterans like Billy Lane and Richard Petty.
Mitchell Joins CCC, Audatex in Giving Users Flexibility with Blend Formula
The discussion at the latest CIC also covered the disappointing results of a recent technician survey, and ADAS-related paint issues.
Car ADAS Solutions, TechForce Foundation Partner
Car ADAS Solutions donated $1,500 to support the foundation's mission to develop the technician workforce.
WIN Opens Applications for Annual Scholarships
This year, WIN joined forces with CREF to expand reach and increase application opportunities.
I-CAR’s Collision Careers Launches Innovative Talent Drive
The campaign aims to combat the talent shortage in the auto collision repair industry by engaging Gen Z online and on social media.
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