Hoffman Estates, Ill. (August 11, 2025) – The Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) 23rd Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes, was among the biggest and best in the organization’s history! Held at the Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon, PA on July 22, the 2025 iteration of this annual event enjoyed participation from 120 …CREF’s 23rd Annual Golf Fundraiser Brings in Over $120,000 “Fore” Collision Schools and Students Read More »| Collision Repair Education Foundation
Hoffman Estates, Ill. (August 11, 2025) – The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of collision students through its annual Student Scholarship program, and it’s particularly gratifying to continue expanding that impact in 2025 by awarding over $275,000 in tuition assistance and tools to a substantial number …Increasing the Impact: 2025 CREF Student Scholarships and Tool Grants Benefit More Students Than Ever Read More »| Collision Repair Education Foundation
Some of the best auto body technicians, painters, estimators, and mechanics didn’t start in this trade by working in a shop. For many, it all began at home on the floor of a garage beside a mom or dad who said, “Pop open the hood, let me show you something.” Some kids light up around computers, …The Confidence Behind the Craft: How Parents Shape Their Kids’ Success in Skilled Trades Read More »| Collision Repair Education Foundation
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Collision Repair Education Foundation INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS with drive, dedication, and Skills in the collision REPAIR industry Learn More COLLISION REPAIR| Collision Repair Education Foundation
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If you walk into a technical trade school on any given day, you’re guaranteed to find passionate instructors doing everything they can to prepare students for real careers in the collision repair industry. These instructors build engaging programs, foster hands-on skills, and teach students how to use their newfound knowledge to secure a successful lifelong …Investing in the Collision Industry’s Future through Industry-School Partnerships Read More »| Collision Repair Education Foundation
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It also highlights one path that’s often overlooked but full of potential: a career in the skilled trades. These are hands-on, high-demand jobs that offer| Collision Repair Education Foundation
Josh, Melanie, and Christina transformed their passion for collision repair into remarkable success stories, thanks to the support of scholarships from the| Collision Repair Education Foundation