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  • 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.
  • Learn about the four key areas to land your dream job in Collision Repair!

    Interviewing, What to Look for in an Employer, Showcasing Your Talents and Available Resources. … Continue Reading…

    Learn about the four key areas to land your dream job in Collision Repair!
  • 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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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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Recent Posts

  • CREF Invites Collision Industry to Fall 2022 High School & College Transportation Student Career Fairs
  • 3M Product Donations Supply 300 Schools with Materials to Educate the Future Workforce Through CREF
  • CREF Raises $100,000 for Collision Students and Schools at 20th Annual Golf Fundraiser
  • 2014 Makeover Grant Winner Builds Solid Foundation for Collision Education Program through Support from the Collision Repair Education Foundation
  • Collision Students Receive Nearly $150,000 in 2022 Scholarships and Tool Grants Through Generous Industry Support Facilitated by CREF
  • Two Students Receive $3,000 Mario Malacara Scholarships Through Service King and Collision Repair Education Foundation
  • Collision Repair Education Foundation Awards Students with Nearly $150,000 in 2022 Scholarships and Tool Grants Through Generous Industry Support

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