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  • If you’re ready to find and land the job of your dreams, you’ve come to the right place!

    If you have a passion for all things cars and automotive, the Collision Repair Industry is an … Continue Reading…

    If you’re ready to find and land the job of your dreams, you’ve come to the right place!
  • Collision Students Receive Nearly $150,000 in 2022 Scholarships and Tool Grants Through Generous Industry Support Facilitated by CREF

    Hoffman Estates, Ill. (June 30, 2022) – The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is proud … Continue Reading…

    Collision Students Receive Nearly $150,000 in 2022 Scholarships and Tool Grants Through Generous Industry Support Facilitated by CREF
  • Our Mission is to support collision repair educational programs, schools, and students.

    Let's help to create qualified, entry-level employees and connect them with an array of career … Continue Reading…

    Our Mission is to support collision repair educational programs, schools, and students.
  • Art Meets Automotive will showcase students creativity by designing a project using a favorite skillset.

    For more information on this contest, read more! … Continue Reading…

    Art Meets Automotive will showcase students creativity by designing a project using a favorite skillset.

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READY TO KICK-START YOUR CAREER IN COLLISION REPAIR? Check … Read More ... about Collision Student Careers

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An education in Collision Repair can lead to many different career paths. With over 1000+ schools across the United States, the Collision Repair … Read More ... about School Directory

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The Collision Repair Education Foundation is fortunate to have the generous support of over 1,000 corporations, businesses, associations, and … Read More ... about Thank You for Your Support

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Mission Support collision repair educational programs, schools, and students to create qualified, entry-level employees and connect them with an … Read More ... about Our Mission

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A Critical Shortage Every year, more than 21,500 collision repair technicians leave the industry, a trend that has increased steadily since 1995. An … Read More ... about Our Goals

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The Collision Repair Education Foundation is a national nonprofit and tax-exempt student organization under the Internal Revenue Service Code, Section (501)(c)(3).

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5125 Trillium Blvd.
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  • Ten I-CAR Committees Raise $163,000 to Benefit 27 Collision Schools with Benchmark Grants Through CREF
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  • Nationwide Sponsors Two Benchmark School Grants Through CREF
  • CCC’s Classroom Enhancement Grants Allow Schools to Elevate Collision Programs Through CREF

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