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Massachusetts Announces $24M in Grants for Career Technical Training

Nearly two dozen schools received between $200,000 and $4 million each to train adult learners in trades, including auto body repair.

Autobody News Staff

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ASE Axes Five Low-Demand Tests, Eyes ADAS Credentials Next

Technicians have until Dec. 31 to test for initial certifications or renewals on the five tests.

Autobody News Staff

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Frame by Frame: How Jannifer Stimmel-Watkins Found Her Calling, Community in Collision Repair

A trusted manager, a love for learning and a dream VW bus helped shape a thriving career for Jannifer Stimmel-Watkins.

Leona Scott

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Heavy-Duty Repair Student Awarded ASE Chairman’s Scholarship

Amelia Gianella of Portland, OR, is studying diesel/heavy duty repair at Portland Community College.

Autobody News Staff

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Collision Equipment Company CEO Prioritizes Training, Industry Involvement

Southern California Collision Equipment helps body shops and trade schools stay up to date on equipment and training in a constantly changing industry.

Stacey Phillips Ronak

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Collision Engineering Career Alliance Adds North Dakota Partner School

The innovative tech training program, which combines classroom learning with a paid apprenticeship in a local shop, will now be active in seven schools across the U.

Autobody News Staff

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Ken Kunz Named ASE Foundation's 2025 Top Instructor

Ken Kunz, an automotive technology instructor in Illinois, received the award at the ASE Instructor Training Conference.

Autobody News Staff

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Fix Auto Tempe Achieves Rivian, GM Certifications

The new OEM certifications equip the collision repair shop to service increasingly popular EVs from Rivian, Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac.

Autobody News Staff

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I-CAR Markets Collision Repair ‘Like a College’ at School Counselors Conference

I-CAR promoted its Collision Careers platform designed to shift perceptions, open career pathways and attract new talent.

Autobody News Staff

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Texas Auto Body Trade Show Brings Inclusivity, Innovation, Education

This year's show will feature a first: two Spanish-language educational sessions for technicians and shop teams.

Leona Scott

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