Collision Repair Training | United States
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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2004 Archives |
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INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS HONORED AT I-CAR SOUTH CENTRAL AWARDS BANQUET
Bob Downam, Jim Meyers, and Jim Hormann were recognized by the Fort Wayne, Indiana I-CAR Committee at their first annual industry awards banquet on August 9. Representatives from the entire collision industry including insurers, repairers, and suppliers were in attendance to honor these award winners. Bob Downam from Tomkinson Automotive Group was presented the award for Technician of the Year. Bob is also an instructor at Ivy Tech. a career and technical school and college. Jim Meyers of Fox and Fox Frame Service and Jim Hormann of State Farm Insurance were presented plaques for their efforts in educating the local industry. They also instruct at Ivy Tech in the Vocational Collision Program. Following the awards presentation, Jim Hormann gave the committee a presentation on I-CAR class administration and Mike Miller updated the attendees on the latest about the I-CAR organization. Jackson Shelton stated, "This recognition banquet would not have been possible without the dedication of the I-CAR committee. A special thank you goes to Dick Fox and Pauline Watkins of Fox and Fox Frame Service for organizing this event. We want to continue this on an annual basis." Jackson and Mike Miller, I-CAR South Central Regional Manager, also thanked Midwest Auto Parts, Killian's Auto Salvage, and Automotive Color Supply for sponsoring dinner at the event. |
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EMERGENCY EXTRICATION SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMS TO BE HELD AT INDUSTRY TRADESHOWEmergency and Extrication Safety Training programs will be provided at no charge to emergency personnel and first responders during the 3rd Annual Collision Industry Tradeshow on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at the Midwest Conference Center in Northlake, Illinois. The tradeshow will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the emergency personnel and first responder training programs scheduled for 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., and 5 - 9 p.m.; all three sessions cover the same material.
Main topics of the Emergency and Extrication Safety Training program will include: emergency services and first responder safety; restraint system overview, operation, and safety handling procedures; and hybrid and alternative fuel safety and handling procedures. After presenting the information, I-CAR Instructor Todd Hoffman will conduct a question and answer session. Although the sessions are provided at no charge to emergency personnel, pre-registration is required; a registration form is available at www.goldclass.com. Details on the training program are also on the web site, or may be obtained by contacting Hoffman at 713.553.6279. All three training programs are sponsored by the CARSTAR Quality Collision Services, Chicago West I-CAR Committee, collision repair career and technical schools and colleges, Gold Class Professionals collision repair facilities, LKQ Corporation, and State Farm Insurance Company.
For directions to the Midwest Conference Center in Northlake, Illinois, please visit their web site.
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DON'T MISS THE INDUSTRY TRADESHOW IN NORTHLAKE, ILLINOISCollision industry professionals will want to attend the 3rd Annual Collision Industry Tradeshow on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at the Midwest Conference Center in Northlake, Illinois. The tradeshow will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will offer a multitude of industry-related information as well as an I-CAR training program at a discounted price. Highlights of this tradeshow meeting include vendors representing all segments of the industry, updates on I-CAR programs and initiatives, and informative presentations from industry leaders. Tradeshow Vendors For the latest list of scheduled booth vendors, please view the downloadable "Vendor" PDF file below. Technical Clinics The full schedule of available technical clinics is available to view in the downloadable "Tech Clinic" PDF file below. I-CAR Training Program at Discounted Price In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to attend the I‑CAR Structural Aluminum Design And Repair Processes (SPA01) training program at the discounted rate of $60. The tradeshow meeting, hosted by the Naperville, Illinois I-CAR District Committee, is open to the entire collision industry. All of the proceeds from this event will benefit the I-CAR Education Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that attracts entry-level candidates and assists in preparing them for careers in the collision industry. For additional information regarding the tradeshow, please contact I-CAR South Central Regional Manager Mike Miller at 800.422.7456 or Committee Chair Keith Eichensehr at 630.541.4116. To learn more about the efforts of the I-CAR Education Foundation, please contact the Education Foundation Products and Services Administrator Michelle Shotkoski at 888.722.3787, Ext. 283.
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COLLISION TV INTERACTIVE DISTANCE COLLISION REPAIR TRAINING AVAILABLE TO ENTIRE CANADIAN COLLISION INDUSTRY
*This is the second part of the October 19, 2004 EXT01 training program. To receive full credit for successful program completion, both parts need to be attended. Satellite training locations for these programs and an extended Collision TV training schedule are available online. For additional information and registration, please call 800.422.7456.
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STRUCTURAL ALUMINUM DESIGN AND REPAIR PROCESS (SPA01) - ONE OF SIX
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Do you plan to attend NACE 2004? If so, you have a great opportunity to take advantage of I-CAR training at a reduced rate. I-CAR will be conducting six training programs this year at NACE 2004, which will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada from November 3-6, 2004. The programs will be offered at a reduced rate of $60 for each four-hour program.
One of the available I-CAR training programs is Structural Aluminum Design And Repair Process (SPA01) on Wednesday, November 3rd from 1 - 5 p.m.
Topics that will be covered during this program include:
Completing this and other training programs will also help prepare you for the ASE B4 Structural Analysis And Damage Repair Certification Test!
A full schedule of available I-CAR training programs and registration information available during NACE are available through the NACE web site. Register today and enhance your professional skills through I-CAR training!
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