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Collision Repair Training | Australia
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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2008 Archives
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2008 I-CAR INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS SOON Exciting details of this year's event include:
Visit www.i-car.com/annualmeeting and register as soon as possible to get the “Early Bird” discount. Or from the I-CAR homepage, select the I-CAR International Annual Meeting option for more information and to register once online registration is available.
Mark your calendars now for this exciting event! As additional details of the upcoming event are released, they will be posted online and featured in I-CAR e-communications. Car Bench America, IADA, and Total Resource Auctions first sponsors Car Bench North America, IADA, and Total Resource Auctions are all displaying their support of technical training and safety by participating as sponsors of the upcoming 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting. Car Bench North America (Silver level sponsor) President Bruce R. Pohlig said, “Car Bench is supporting I-CAR because we believe in the I-CAR mission to educate and inform. By contributing our knowledge and resources to this effort, we hope to support I-CAR and its industry-leading educational programs, with the vision of all body shops producing complete, accurate, and safe repairs. As a leading supplier of OEM-approved benches, jigs, and pulling systems, we know that it is only with the proper training and equipment that technicians can successfully repair today’s vehicles. For Car Bench, participating as an event sponsor at the 2008 I CAR International Annual Meeting signifies our commitment to helping the industry achieve a high level of technical training.” If your organization or business would like to demonstrate your commitment to safety by supporting the 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting, view the available sponsorship levels, and contact I-CAR Supervisor of Marketing Communications Brandon Eckenrode. |
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I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS I-CAR Education Foundation Trustee Geralynn Kottschade stated, “The future of the collision industry is in the young men and women enrolled in our career and technical schools and colleges. We take great pride in being part of the development and training of our future technicians and look forward to offering continued support.” Applicants for the scholarships that are attending secondary schools must be a senior in a collision repair training class with plans to continue their education in the collision industry after graduation. Applicants from post-secondary schools must be enrolled in training programs relevant to collision repair. The scholarships will pay for post-secondary education, to apply for I-CAR points through the Industry Training Alliance, or to attend training programs offered by I-CAR. There will be two $5,000 scholarships: one winner from a secondary school and one winner from a post-secondary school. Additionally, there will be five $2,000 runner-up scholarships in each category. All entries must be received by the I-CAR Education Foundation prior to April 1, 2008 to be eligible. Winners will be chosen in April 2008 and notified by mail and phone. Students should visit www.ed-foundation.org to apply. The applicant will be required to submit an essay, and the instructor will be required to submit an online recommendation. For more information, please contact the I-CAR Education Foundation at 888.722.3787, Ext. 282. |
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I-CAR ADDS LIQUID AND SOLID HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OVERVIEW (HWD01) TO ITS ONLINE TRAINING LIBRARY!
Topics covered in the program include:
The content found in this online training program pertains to industry professionals in the following fields:
Start here to complete the Liquid and Solid Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal Overview (HWD01) online training program in approximately 30 minutes. Related and additional information can be found in the following program: Hazardous Materials, Personnel Safety, and Refinish Safety (WKR01) – Live Training program. |
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GOLD CLASS PROFESSIONALS DESIGNATED BUSINESSES EARN 15 YEARS
"The incredible dedication shown by these businesses over the years is a testament to the value of earning and maintaining the Gold Class Professionals designation," explained I-CAR Director of Marketing Joyce Kasmer. "On behalf of I-CAR and vehicle owners everywhere, I would like to sincerely thank these businesses for being progressive enough to understand the importance of proper collision repair training." |
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I-CAR RECOGNIZES NEW AND LONG-TERM GOLD CLASS BUSINESSES
I-CAR is grateful for the dedication shown by all of its Gold Class Professionals designated businesses and looks forward to the time when every person in the collision industry, current and future, has the necessary technical knowledge and skills relevant to their position to achieve complete and safe repairs.
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COLUMBIAN BODY SHOP OWNER TRAVELS TO THE U.S. TO TAKE I-CAR TRAINING
Body shop owner William Moreno made the trek from Cali-valle, Colombia to Fort Myers, Florida to take Plastic Adhesive Repair (PLA02) last week. New to I-CAR training, Moreno owns a body shop in Columbia and felt it was necessary to get a little additional technical training. “I chose Florida class because I wanted to get to know the area, and it would also give me the opportunity to get together with some friends. A friend of mine told me about the class,” explained Moreno. “I have been working in the collision industry since 1991. For me, it is important to take training and also see what other tools are out there.”
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CONGRATULATIONS TO STERLING AUTOBODY CENTER LOCATIONS WHO EMPLOY ALL PLATINUM INDIVIDUAL TECHNICANSA special congratulations to the following Sterling Autobody Centers and technicians. All technicians at each of these locations have earned the Platinum Individual designation.
“It is remarkable to see the kind of commitment shown by Sterling Autobody and the technicians they employ,” remarked Jeff Peevy, Director of Field Operations, North America. “That kind of dedication is necessary to receive the training excellence gained in the Gold Class Professionals and Platinum Individual designations.” |
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I-CAR TRAINING AVAILABLE AT THE AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING EXPO IN SEATAC, WA, MARCH 28 – 30Be sure to attend the 2008 Automotive Training Expo at The Doubletree Hotel in Seatac, WA, March 28 – 30 and take I-CAR training! I-CAR CLASSES OFFERED AT EXPO
WELDING QUALIFICATION TESTS LOCATED JUST UP THE ROAD! LOCATION:
For more information go to: www.atetrainingexpo.com. |
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