Collision repair is a STEM career that brings together science, technology, engineering and hands-on skills. Explore how modern vehicle technology is creating exciting opportunities for the next generation.
Back to school season looks a little different when your classroom includes vehicles, tools, welding equipment, paint booths and repair technology. For some students, this fall will be the first time they step onto a collision repair shop floor. Others are coming back with a year or more of training behind them, ready to build …
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If you have ever considered becoming a mechanic, you may be surprised to learn there is another skilled automotive trade that many people overlook. Auto body technicians play a very different role in the automotive industry. Their work is technical, hands-on, highly specialized, and essential to returning vehicles safely to the road after a collision. …
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When most people think about career opportunities in the collision repair industry, they picture someone repairing a damaged vehicle after an accident. While that is certainly an important part of the industry, it is only one of many career paths available. Today’s collision repair industry is a dynamic network of professionals, businesses, and technologies working …
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There are students walking into collision repair classrooms every single day with passion, curiosity, creativity, and the desire to build a meaningful future for themselves. Across the industry, instructors, mentors, schools, and industry professionals continue working hard to create opportunities that help students discover rewarding careers filled with growth, technology, craftsmanship, and purpose. What makes …
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Thinking about entering a collision repair program? Before deciding on a school, it helps to understand what this path really looks like and where it can take you. A career in collision repair is more than learning how to fix vehicles. It is about working with precision, taking responsibility for your work, and building habits …
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Trying to decide what to take in school or what kind of career to pursue can feel overwhelming, especially when the answers are not clear yet. If you like working with cars, fixing things, or solving technical problems, you may already sense that hands-on work feels more natural to you, even if you are not …
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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 …
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Around age 12 or 13, many kids begin exploring ideas about what they might want to do when they grow up. At this stage, they’re starting to notice their interests, recognize their strengths, and think more independently. While they’re not expected to make big decisions yet, it’s a good time to start having open conversations …
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The best way to determine if collision repair school training might be the right path for you (and to ultimately succeed in pursuing it) is to learn more about what is involved and what to expect.
