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 …
Hoffman Estates, Ill. (August 5, 2025) – To be the best, one must be equipped with the best. That concept certainly applies to collision repair students learning the trade, but it has far-reaching implications beyond the current impact on the quality of students’ work – it also has a significant effect on how smoothly they …
Hoffman Estates, Ill. (July 9, 2025) – Making a difference in the lives of collision repair students comes in many forms – from supporting the school programs educating the next generation to directly funding scholarships to help these future collision professionals overcome financial barriers standing in the way of their dreams. As a founding member …
Hoffman Estates, Ill. (June 26, 2025) – The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is excited to announce that PPG (NYSE: PPG) and the PPG Foundation recently expanded their support for collision schools and students, building on more than a decade of partnership to help develop future talent in the collision repair industry. As part of …
Hoffman Estates, Ill. (June 13, 2025) – Successful collision repair professionals need to know a lot to keep pace in today’s rapidly advancing industry, and just as the various components of a vehicle are often interrelated, so are the skill sets that students are encouraged to develop. Repair planning, in particular, offers repairers insights into …
Hoffman Estates, Ill. (June 10, 2025) – Although the collision repair industry offers a multitude of potential career possibilities – as a technician, painter, supplier and so much more – many collision students are unaware of the extent of options available to them as a result of their studies. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) …
Hoffman Estates, Ill. (May 2, 2025) – The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is excited to welcome Josh Cox, National Vice President of Sales for WESCO Group, to its Board of Trustees. “We are honored to welcome Josh Cox to our Board,” shares Brenda Hogen, Chair of CREF’s Board of Trustees. “His extensive experience and …
Hoffman Estates, Ill. (April 24, 2025) – Educating students in collision repair requires instructors to cover a variety of topics to ensure students acquire the entry-level skills needed to obtain employment after graduation, but obtaining the necessary supplies, tools and equipment to provide instruction on everything from welding and bodywork to refinishing necessitates a financial …
Hoffman Estates, Ill. (April 9, 2025) – The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is excited to announce and introduce its newly appointed Executive Committee, which consists of seven industry professionals who are dedicated to supporting the future of the industry through engagement with collision schools and students. CREF’s 2025 Executive Committee includes: “As the Chair …
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Hoffman Estates, Ill. (April 9, 2025) – Looking for an opportunity to support a great cause AND have a little fun doing it? The search is over! The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is excited to announce that its 23rd Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July …
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