I-CAR Launches Enhancements To Its Core Education And Recognition Programs
The result is an “Even Better I-CAR,” featuring enhanced courses and programs, an improved student experience, plus better and more flexible pricing options, and a series of program updates that will help ensure that repair technicians possess the right knowledge and skill level to repair cars right.
PPG Joins I-CAR Sustaining Partner Program
The Sustaining Partner program provides tangible benefits to partners through access to information, course content and marketing opportunities. Collision repair professionals and students benefit by greater access to quality education and knowledge sources and subsequent employment opportunities and advancements.
I-CAR Launches Neutral Shop Locator
I-CAR has announced the launch of BodyShopology.com, an industry-neutral locator that connects motorists with trained and credentialed collision repair shops close to home, all by entering a ZIP code.
Nominations Open For Russ Verona Memorial Award, Jeff Silver Award
Former I-CAR CEO Jeff Silver saw the need for industry recognition as one of the forefathers of the I-CAR Gold Class and Platinum Recognition programs. Once the Gold class program was launched, no one embraced it faster than Russ Verona, a mentor, friend and role model for the collision industry who owned and operated the first Gold Class business.
Two Longtime I-CAR Directors Announce Departure
Jason Bartanen, director of technical relations, and Josh McFarlin, director of curriculum and product development, have both said they are leaving I-CAR.
Collision Industry Foundation Elects I-CAR’s Ann Gonzalez To Board Of Trustees
As vice president, strategic development, at I-CAR, Gonzalez leads the development of strategies and key initiatives for I-CAR domestically and abroad and provides guidance through performance-driven initiatives.
I-CAR Announces Updated Governance Structure
The new model is expected to become operational in July.
I-CAR And ASE Present Third-Annual Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician Award To Chris Shepherd
Shepherd has extensive experience as both an educator and collision repair technician. He was selected from among hundreds of individuals who hold both I-CAR Platinum recognition and ASE Master Collision Repair and Refinish certification for demonstrating superior commitment to the industry and the importance of training.
I-CAR Announces New Details About Core Education and Recognition Programming
The latest updates are being made based on feedback and recommendations from customers and other inter-industry subject matter experts, including collision repairers, OEMs and insurers, all of whom I-CAR states have embraced the refinements.
Chief University Training Courses Help Participants Secure I-CAR Credits
The partnership between Chief and I-CAR, which started in 2017, helps shops reinvest funds that would otherwise go toward application fees into sending additional technicians to training courses or purchasing new equipment.
Axalta Is First To Offer Online I-CAR Professional Development Program Credit Hours
The company has rolled out 10 new I-CAR credited e-learning courses.
Former I-CAR Chairman James Roach Receives Founder’s Award
Roach received the award at the 2018 I-CAR Volunteer & Instructor Conference in San Antonio. Roach was on the I-CAR International board of directors from 2011 to 2018. During that time, he served in various roles, including the I-CAR executive committee. Roach’s term as chairman ran from 2016 to 2018.