CollisionCareers.com equips students with
the valuable resources necessary for securing a career in
the dynamic field of automotive collision repair with low barriers
to entry and high earning potential
HOFFMAN
ESTATES, Ill., May 23, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Amid financial aid delays and
concerns about the future, many students have skipped the pressures
of May's Decision Day and are considering an alternative path to a
traditional four-year degree by choosing a skilled trade that
offers long-term success and financial stability, like automotive
collision repair. CollisionCareers.com provides essential
information and resources to students, parents, and educators about
the rewarding and lucrative careers available in the collision
repair industry.
Decision Day has traditionally been known as the day when high
school seniors are expected to notify colleges and universities of
their decision to accept or decline offers of admission and
enthusiastically share this milestone on social media. But for
students who are unsure of their future, Collision Careers can help
with this important decision and is encouraging students to
celebrate all the same by using the hashtag
#collisiondecision. Collision Careers will share these moments,
amplifying the celebration and rewarding the
#collisiondecision.
According to District Administration, a leading provider of
research-backed information on K-12 education, 37% of high school
students do not have a plan after high school graduation. Lack of
information on college and technical programs, overwhelming
options, job market instability, and uncertainty about the future
are leaving students and their parents overwhelmed. Collision
Careers offers decision making tools, with valuable information and
resources designed to calm the chaos and assist future technicians
to find their fit in the collision repair industry.
Automotive collision repair offers a unique and rewarding career
path. With diverse roles like structural technician, estimator or
repair planner, or refinishing technician, it appeals to a wide
range of skills, abilities, and interests. Plus, the
industry's low barrier to entry allows for quick training and
strong earning potential. Competitive wages and high job security,
with over 80,000 technician positions currently open
nationwide, make it a strong, stable choice.
The industry's constant evolution ensures there's always
something new to learn and master. This path offers flexibility
too. Individuals have opportunities to specialize in areas like
structural repair, refinishing, or electrical systems. If interests
shift down the line, the transferable skills built through
education and experience open doors to other roles in other
segments of the industry like insurance, or even leadership
positions within their collision repair center.
"Decision Day can be a stressful time for graduating high
schoolers, especially those unsure of their next steps,"
said Dara Goroff, Vice President of Planning and Industry
Talent Programming at I-CAR. "The automotive collision repair
industry offers a dynamic and rewarding career path that many
should consider. We're committed to highlighting these
opportunities and providing clear pathways for motivated
individuals to enter this exciting field. By talking about the
challenges or feelings students may have around Decision Day, we
are aiming to turn what could feel like a negative experience into
a positive one where they discover the best future for
themselves."
Collision Careers leans heavily on social media, established
digital marketing channels, and leverages relationships with
educators, institutions and associations to reach students and
career changers looking for their next big career move. Collision
Careers, launched in 2023 by I-CAR in partnership with the
Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) and 2023 winner of the
SEMA Global Media Award, offers comprehensive resources for
students, career changers, parents and school counselors on the
growing, exciting and stable industry of collision repair. Earlier
this year, Collision Careers launched a digital advertising
campaign used to draw more attention to the benefits of a
career in the industry.
For the latest news and information, please visit
CollisionCareers.com
About I-CAR: Founded in 1979, I-CAR is a
not-for-profit education, knowledge, and solutions organization
designed to support the evolving needs of the Collision Repair
Inter-Industry. I-CAR, which is accredited by IACET (The
International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training) is
focused on improving the quality and safety of auto collision
repair for the ultimate benefit of both the industry and the
consumer. For more information, please visit www.i-car.com
About Collision Careers: Collision Careers is
driven by I-CAR, the industry's leading not-for-profit organization
dedicated to providing the information, knowledge and skills
required to perform complete, safe and quality repairs and the
Collision Repair Education Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to
supporting collision repair educational programs, schools, and
students to create qualified, entry-level employees and connect
them with career opportunities.
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