Hoffman Estates, Ill. (February 20 2025) –
Is your shop looking for qualified technicians to make sure your workflow moves along smoothly? Or are you a collision student ready to enter the field but unsure where you’ll find your fit? Whether your seeking employees or job opportunities, it’s time to kick your search into high gear with the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Spring 2025 High School and College Transportation Student Career Fairs, designed to connect hundreds of incoming industry professionals with a plethora of employers seeking their skills! And with a half dozen career fairs already scheduled from coast to coast, these exciting events provide an ideal opportunity for collision businesses to connect with the future workforce while showcasing the vast array of options this industry offers!
“CREF’s Career Fairs offer a unique forum for collision industry employers to connect locally with hundreds of students who have trained for entry-level positions and are ready to begin their careers,” says CREF Program Manager Tiffany Bulak. “Engaging with future transportation industry professionals is vital for all segments of the industry – collision centers, dealerships and even paint, tool and equipment companies – in order to create brand awareness for the business and also to showcase the diverse career paths available to the students in attendance. These events also allow students to learn more about their career options, so it’s a win-win for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to kick your future into high gear this spring!”
Spring 2025 High School & College Transportation Student Career Fair Schedule
- March 7: Collins College (Allen, TX)
- April 10: 3M Headquarters (St. Paul, MN)
- April 16: Maxwell High School of Technology (Lawrenceville, GA)
- April 25: South-Western Career Academy (Grove City, OH)
- May 1: Central Montco Technical High School (Plymouth Meeting, PA)
Is your organization interested in participating in one (or more) of the events listed above – or would you like to collaborate with CREF to schedule one in your area? Contact Tiffany.Bulak@ed-foundation.org.
If you’re unable to attend CREF’s upcoming career fairs, you can still let incoming technicians know your company is interested in helping them by sponsoring work uniforms to ensure the future workforce recognizes the value of looking professional. For a donation of just $80 per student, companies can supply students with a brand-new Cintas technician shirt (branded with your logo) and a pair of work pants. Alternately, a donation of $40 per student will provide students with a branded technician shirt. Sponsoring companies can also show support for collision students by opting to distribute the uniforms in person. Email Tiffany.Bulak@ed-foundation.org to learn more.
Industry members interested in getting involved and supporting the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s efforts to assist high school and college collision repair training programs can Contact Us to learn about the many ways to get involved. Monetary donations can be made online.
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The Collision Repair Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting collision repair educational programs, schools and students to create qualified, entry-level employees and connect them with an array of career opportunities. For information on how to donate to programs supported by the Education Foundation, visit us online at: www.CollisionRepairEducationFoundation.org.
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