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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."

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."

Industry-Leading Collision Engineering Program Receives $700,000 Grant from ECMC Foundation

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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ST. LOUIS, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Collision Engineering Program has received a $700,000 grant from ECMC Foundation to support the growth and expansion of the industry-leading program's efforts.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Collision Engineering Program has received a $700,000 grant from ECMC Foundation to support the growth and expansion of the industry-leading program's efforts.
  • With nearly 100,000 new entrant collision technicians needed between 2021 and 2025, according to the TechForce Foundation , the Collision Engineering Program addresses the ongoing industry technician shortage and skills gap.
  • "We're excited about the innovative, five-semester associate degree Collision Engineering Program at Ranken Technical College which employs an eight-week rotation between on-campus coursework and paid work-based learning," shared Jennifer Zeisler, Career Readiness Senior Program Director, ECMC Foundation.
  • The grant from ECMC Foundation will support phase two of the Collision Engineering Program.