Collision Repair Education Foundation INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS with drive, dedication, and Skills in the collision REPAIR industry Learn More COLLISION REPAIR| Collision Repair Education Foundation
A step-by-step guide to organizing impactful career events The collision repair industry offers exceptional opportunities for students who enjoy working with their hands, solving problems, and utilizing the latest technology. Schools play a vital role in helping students discover these career paths, and one of the best ways to do that is by hosting a …How Hosting Career Fairs Can Inspire Students and Strengthen School Programs Read More »| Collision Repair Education Foundation
Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA) has been a longtime supporter of the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), and their support extends beyond monetary| Collision Repair Education Foundation
Collision repair students prepare for their future careers in body shops and other industry organizations by learning all they can in the school environment, but that requires an investment in tools, equipment and supplies that often exceeds the collision programs’ budgets. With access to the right resources, the opportunities are unlimited for these future collision …Putting Tools in Every Student’s Hands: State Farm Lends Support to Collision Schools via CREF Read More »| Collision Repair Education Foundation
Hoffman Estates, Ill. (September 11, 2025) – A strong future workforce is vital to the success of collision industry businesses, and today’s students will become tomorrow’s industry leaders. But how can these motivated young people connect with the employer of their dreams? The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) will unlock the door to showcasing students’ …CREF’s Fall 2025 High School & College Transportation Student Career Fairs: A Key to Future Success Read More »| Collision Repair Education Foundation
It’s no secret that collision repair students require resources to learn, but with limited budgets and rising costs, collision instructors often face| Collision Repair Education Foundation
In the wake of the 2025 July floods in Texas, the collision repair industry and the community of Southeast Texas mourn a truly great man and pillar of the| Collision Repair Education Foundation
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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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
