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I-CAR Education Foundation Launches New Campaign to Assist Career and Technical Schools

The campaign was created to address the lack of entry-level technicians in the industry, as well as several issues identified by career and technical school and college instructors. Those issues included the need for assistance with funding in order to use the I-CAR Live curriculum; assistance with providing students with I-CAR Live CDs, and assisting students with continuing education by offering scholarships.

Jeff Peevy, I-CAR Field Operations Manager said, “We have asked the I-CAR volunteers to get involved in this campaign as they have helped the industry overcome challenges for many years. With their help we can truly help to address the need for entry level technicians. I-CAR volunteer committees will also assist us in getting the support to the local levels where it is needed most.”

Ron Ray, I-CAR Education Foundation Director said, “Many of the schools with a collision repair and refinishing training program operate with limited budgets. This campaign will enable business owners to support their local schools with tax-deductible donations that ensure that they have the curriculum and training to develop entry-level employees. We would like to have each of these schools positioned to offer their graduates I-CAR points through the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance(SM).”

“Young adults entering the collision repair field must possess the fundamental knowledge to complete a safe, quality repair,” commented Mike Cassata, an I-CAR volunteer and a Senior Appraiser for Amica Mutual Insurance Company. “Employers must be confident that new hires from career and technical schools are receiving the best training available. It is our obligation as current stewards of the business to ensure that this is possible.”

Those interested in participating in the campaign and tracking its progress can visit the I-CAR Education Foundation at www.ed-foundation.org and click on the campaign logo. All contributions for the campaign are recognized at the Education Foundation web site, and donors receive recognition via a framed certificate and window decal for display.

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