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Industry-Leading Collision Engineering Program Expands to Metropolitan Community College

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Omaha, Nebraska, will offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP) curriculum as part of its existing Auto Collision Technology program.

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  • ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation , today announced Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Omaha, Nebraska, will offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP) curriculum as part of its existing Auto Collision Technology program.
  • "We are excited to grow our Auto Collision Technology program to support the needs of local industry and educate and train the next generation of skilled workers for this high-demand field."
  • In addition to MCC, the Program is available at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Missouri; College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois; Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California; Collin College in Allen, Texas; Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas; and Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois.
  • MCC's Auto Collision Technology program is currently accepting applications for the first cohort of CEP students, with classes beginning later this year.

National MSO Crash Champions Sponsoring Collision Engineering Program Talent at College of Lake County

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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"It Takes an Industry to Raise a Technician"

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  • College of Lake County CEP students with Crash Champions owners and mentors.
  • "The growing demand for highly trained collision repair technicians is well documented," said Crash Champions Founder and CEO Matt Ebert.
  • "Schools don't just need employers, we need partners," said Octavio Cavazos, automotive collision repair instructor at College of Lake County.
  • In addition to the College of Lake County, the Collision Engineering Program is active at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Missouri; Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California; Collin College in Allen, Texas; Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas; Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois; and Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ford Motor Company Fund and Enterprise Holdings Foundation Expand Collision Engineering Program to Parkland College

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund have announced that the Parkland College Automotive Collision Repair Program in Champaign, Illinois, has been selected as the seventh school to offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The program expansion is made possible through the cross-industry partnership between the two automotive leaders announced in January.

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  • ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund have announced that the Parkland College Automotive Collision Repair Program in Champaign, Illinois, has been selected as the seventh school to offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP).
  • "Parkland College is re-engaging the collision repair community through a newly designed apprenticeship technician training program.
  • Parkland College currently has a Ford ASSET Program , a two-year program supporting the demand for entry-level service technicians with certifications from Ford.
  • Enrollment for the Parkland College Automotive Collision Repair Program is now open with classes beginning in fall 2023.

Automotive Industry Leaders Enterprise and Ford Partner to Expand Collision Engineering Program

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund to support the growth of the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The new industry partnership will expand the CEP to a new college that will become the seventh school to offer the two-year apprenticeship model, founded by Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ranken Technical College, to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within the collision repair industry.

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  • "This is an exciting time to support students pursuing careers in collision engineering," said Mike Schmidt, economic mobility director at Ford Motor Company Fund.
  • Throughout the Program, students learn in both classrooms and modern collision engineering facilities where industry experts provide real-world education as students work toward earning their associate degree.
  • "Widespread industry support is vital to addressing the worker shortage and skills gap, and to ensuring the success of the Collision Engineering Program," said Mary Mahoney, vice president at Enterprise Holdings.
  • TechForce is honored to partner with CEP and Ford Fund to administer the Ford Fund scholarships."

Automotive Industry Leaders Enterprise and Ford Partner to Expand Collision Engineering Program

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund to support the growth of the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The new industry partnership will expand the CEP to a new college that will become the seventh school to offer the two-year apprenticeship model, founded by Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ranken Technical College, to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within the collision repair industry.

Key Points: 
  • "This is an exciting time to support students pursuing careers in collision engineering," said Mike Schmidt, economic mobility director at Ford Motor Company Fund.
  • Throughout the Program, students learn in both classrooms and modern collision engineering facilities where industry experts provide real-world education as students work toward earning their associate degree.
  • "Widespread industry support is vital to addressing the worker shortage and skills gap, and to ensuring the success of the Collision Engineering Program," said Mary Mahoney, vice president at Enterprise Holdings.
  • TechForce is honored to partner with CEP and Ford Fund to administer the Ford Fund scholarships."

Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® Announces 2023 Spring Scholarship Winners

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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ELGIN, Ill., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT), the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Int'l. (FMA) announced that 30 students will be receiving scholarships for the upcoming 2023 spring semester.

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  • ELGIN, Ill., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT), the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Int'l.
  • (FMA) announced that 30 students will be receiving scholarships for the upcoming 2023 spring semester.
  • "We are pleased to be providing scholarships to enable these students to pursue their passion in manufacturing," said Ed Dernulc, NBT Foundation Director.
  • The official publications of FMA includeThe FABRICATOR,The Tube & Pipe Journal,STAMPING Journal,The WELDER,The FABRICATOR en Espaol,Canadian Metalworking, andCanadian Fabricating & Welding.

DeVry University Helps Address Transfer Credit Challenge with Seamless Pathway for Community College Students

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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To facilitate a more seamless transfer process, DeVry University is announcing its Transfer Advantage60 Pledge , which will help community college graduates in transferring their credits and continue their education.

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  • To facilitate a more seamless transfer process, DeVry University is announcing its Transfer Advantage60 Pledge , which will help community college graduates in transferring their credits and continue their education.
  • The Transfer Advantage60 Pledge provides our students a wonderful opportunity to transfer all of the credits earned at a TCSG college to DeVry University, added Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner, Greg Dozier.
  • To date, 28 community colleges and community college systems are participating, with 23 more expected to take the pledge.
  • With community college transfer students representing 49 percent 3 of students who earn bachelors degrees in the U.S., we know how important a smooth transfer process is to the academic success of those students, said Shantanu Bose, Ph.D., provost and chief academic officer, DeVry University.

Industry-Leading Collision Engineering Program Expands U.S. Presence with New Partner

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a new partnership with Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, to support the growth and expansion of its industry-leading Collision Engineering Program.

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  • "Collin College's Collision Technology program is pleased to partner with the Collision Engineering Program to spread the word about the extensive training and internship opportunities available in this growing field," said Dr. Bill King, Technical Campus provost.
  • The college's Collision Technology program is now accepting students at the campus for the Fall 2022 semester.
  • To help close the gap, the Collision Engineering Program is working to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within the collision repair industry and enhance retention and advancement among collision repair technicians.
  • "In addition to preparing students for success, the first-of-its-kind Collision Engineering Program also aims to change perception and increase awareness of opportunities in the industry."

Illinois Addresses Need for Early Childhood Care Educators Through Flexible, Learner-Centered Pathways

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development today announced the release of results of the state's work to develop a competency-based curriculum and credentialing process for early childhood educators (ECE) and funded by the Illinois Preschool Development Grant B-5. The report, titled Gateway to Opportunity Infant-Toddler Credential Competency Project, was developed in partnership with the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) and the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA). It shows that 98% of all higher education institutions in the state have aligned their early childhood coursework and programs with competencies, creating flexible pathways to prepare ECEs to deliver quality early learning experiences funded by the Preschool Development Grant Birth to Five.

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  • Infant-Toddler Credential leverages competency-based learning to prepare early childhood teachers and ensure high-quality early childhood education.
  • "The shift to competencies through the creation of the Infant-Toddler Credential helps Illinois' early childhood educators have the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver the learning and development programs that improve outcomes for Illinois' youngest learners."
  • The project comes at a time when the need for well-prepared early childhood teachers is expected to grow.
  • The curriculum is designed to increase access to early childhood credentials for Illinois' highly diverse existing early childhood workforce, which often have not attained a credential.

North Park University New Supply Chain Management Major Meets National In-Demand Skills

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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Growing industries like pharmaceutical and healthcare are investing in achieving new heights of efficiency and productivity -- and North Park is preparing students with these in-demand skills and competencies. "At North Park, our students will receive not only a high-quality education, but also graduate with the very applicable skills directly reflecting the industry and current job market demands; the hope is to put into practice what they learned in the classroom today at their job tomorrow," said Dr. Trevor James, North Park School of Professional Studies Associate Dean and Director of Business programs. 

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  • CHICAGO, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park) is now offering a Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management (SCM) with a curriculum focused on solving real operational and logistics challenges impacting the global supply chain.
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment of Supply Chain logisticians to grow 30% between 2020 to 2030 and operations research analysts as much as 27%.
  • Growing industries like pharmaceutical and healthcare are investing in achieving new heights of efficiency and productivity -- and North Park is preparing students with these in-demand skills and competencies.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.