Collision Repair Training | United States
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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2006 Archives
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KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE SPONSORS FREE I-CAR ONLINE TRAINING DAYIt's an opportunity on the horizon that you don't want to miss! Keystone Automotive has sponsored Automotive Body Repair News (ABRN) magazine's inaugural “Free I-CAR Online Training Day.” Through Keystone's sponsorship and support, ABRN will be distributing I-CAR Online Training redemption codes to the first 250 people who register for this promotion through the ABRN web site. You can register for this promotion right now. The redemption codes will be distributed to the winners on November 15, 2006 and they will need to complete an I-CAR Online Training program of their choosing by the end of that day. If a winner does not complete the Online Training program by the end of the day on November 15, that code will be sent to a new winner. Out of fairness to everyone, one redemption code will be awarded per registered location. The following is a list of current I-CAR online training programs: • Adaptive Cruise Control (CRU01) |
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5TH ANNUAL CHICAGO WEST VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE TRADE SHOW A SUCCESSIndustry professionals and students gathered September 12th for the 5th Annual Collision Industry Awareness event at the Holiday Inn in Naperville, IL. Organized by the I-CAR Chicago West volunteer committee, the event provided attendees with access to over 45 vendors, informative technical clinics, and I-CAR training. In addition to professionals currently employed in the industry, students from six career and technical schools and colleges also attended the event. The schools included: Technology Center of DuPage, Addison, IL; Kishwaukee College, Malta, IL; Kennedy-King College, Chicago, IL; Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL; Kankakee Area Career Center, Bourbonnais, IL; and Highland Community College, Freeport, IL. I-CAR President and CEO Tom McGee; DaimlerChrysler Corporation Body & Paint Specialist/DTO Ron Nomura; and State Farm Insurance® Property Claim Trainer Steve Slavick; spoke to students about the many career opportunities in the collision repair industry. Lon Baudoux, I-CAR North Central Regional Manager, thanked the hard-working volunteers who organized the event, "Keith Eichensehr and his local volunteer committee group have gone above and beyond to bring students to the industry. The event also gives industry professionals the ability to meet with other working professionals in collision repair and related fields. Through their year-long hard work, this has become an event that really benefits the collision repair industry. I commend the I-CAR Chicago West volunteer committee on another fine job and am sure that next year will be even more successful." The Chicago West I-CAR volunteer committee and event day volunteers included:
The volunteer committee has already started planning next year's event, which will include several enhancements to event attractions, education opportunities, marketing, and vendor exposure. To receive updates regarding the 2007 trade show, visit the trade show web site and complete the electronic distribution form. To learn more about this event, and to see photos and vendor information from this year's event, please visit them online at www.chicagowest.org. |
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NACE 2006: ATTEND I-CAR TRAINING FOR ONLY $65!
Don't miss NACE 2006, the world's collision repair event, November 1-4 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Only at NACE 2006, attend I-CAR training for $65 per class! This one-time promotion is available Wednesday, November 1 and Saturday, November 4 for the following scheduled classes: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Remember, even if you're unable to attend the NACE trade show, you can still attend the I-CAR training programs at the special promotional rate of only $65 per class. Log on and register today! Every I-CAR class offered at NACE is valued at one point, which applies to both the Gold Class Professionals and Platinum Individual designations. To register, please log onto www.naceexpo.com and go through the expo registration process to sign-up for I-CAR classes online. Seating is limited, and space is sure to sell out quickly at this greatly reduced price. Be sure to register before the October 20th pre-expo deadline to get in on this outstanding value! |
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NACE 2006: I-CAR TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE TO PREMIEREMeet I-CAR on the NACE show floor for the introduction of the I-CAR Technology Showcase. The Technology Showcase is located across from the I-CAR booth #8423. You can’t miss it! Be sure to arrive early and get ready to learn about the newest technology and repair methods. All available at no charge, the full session schedule is:
1 - 2 p.m.
3 - 4 p.m.
Friday, November 3, 2006
12 noon - 1 p.m.
3 - 4 p.m.
Saturday, November 4, 2006
1 - 2 p.m.
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NACE 2006: REGISTER FOR I-CAR QUALIFICATION TESTS
I-CAR will run both the Automotive Steel GMA (MIG) Welding and Automotive Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Tests (QTs) at NACE. The prep class and test for both steel and aluminum QTs will be held from 8 a.m. - 12 noon and 1 - 6 p.m. respectively November 2 - 4, 2006 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center parking lot. Three of the new I-CAR Mobile Qualification Test (MQT) trucks will be unveiled at NACE with two trucks administering qualification tests on site at Mandalay Bay and one on display on the NACE show floor. Successful completion of the I-CAR Live training program Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding (WCA01) is required to attend the Automotive Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test. I-CAR is offering this program through NACE at the promotional rate of $65 on Wednesday, November 1 from 8 a.m. - 12 noon. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for these qualification tests to ensure that testing materials and space are available for all students. To pre-register for the qualification tests at NACE, contact I-CAR MQT Scheduler/Dispatcher Victor Krismalian at 847.463.5260. |
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STARTING OCTOBER 18: DAM06 REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CORE TRAINING PROGRAMS TASK AREA GROUPBeginning October 18th, 2006, Steering and Suspension Damage Analysis (DAM06) will be a required I-CAR training program in order to receive a certificate of completion for the Core Training Programs. This is an in-depth training program covering the following items: - Steering and Suspension System Overview "As we added new, relevant information to the Mechanical Systems Analysis (DAM03) program, it was deemed necessary to create a separate training program that covers steering and suspension systems at a more extensive level," said Jason Bartanen, I-CAR Technical Development Manager. "Adding Steering and Steering and Suspension Damage Analysis to the I-CAR Core Training Program task area group will strengthen the foundation students receive from taking I-CAR training." Log onto the I-CAR web site and search your training records at myI-CAR and sign-up for Steering and Suspension Damage Analysis (DAM06) or any Live training program in your area. |
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SAVE THE DATE - 2007 I-CAR INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING IN ORLANDO
Save the date on your calendar now! The 2007 meeting will take place at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate July 25-28. Gather with other industry professionals to learn the latest collision repair information, find out what’s new at I-CAR, and socialize with others in the industry. I-CAR hopes to see you there! |
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