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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Hoffman Estates, Ill. (June 2026) – Long after the final bell rings at Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School, the collision repair shop is still alive with activity. Students stay late practicing welds, masking panels or refining spray techniques. Some arrive before sunrise to spend extra hours in the paint booth before …
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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You’ve probably heard the phrase, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” In collision repair, skill matters, but so do the people you meet along the way. Every experienced technician, instructor, manager, and shop owner you meet has something that can help shape your future. Each person represents a different side of the …
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There is something powerful about watching your work come to life as a collision repair student. The moment a damaged panel is straight again, the way paint shines under the lights, or that feeling when a repair finally comes together just right, are the moments that remind you why this trade matters. Those wins in …
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Is Collision Repair Right for Me? Exploring Your Hidden Talents Within the automotive industry as a whole, you might be surprised to learn how many different jobs and roles there are to choose from—from design, production and retailing to collision repair and mechanical. With such an incredible variety of options, there is sure to …
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