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About the Education Foundation
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Education Foundation News: 2007 Education Foundation Press Releases: August 29, 2007 THE I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND AKZO NOBEL’S “THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF THE COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY” OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL – August 29, 2007– For the fifth consecutive year, the I-CAR Education Foundation, in conjunction with Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. and “The Most Influential Women of the Collision Repair Industry,” is proud to announce an exciting scholarship opportunity for female collision repair students. In order to promote both the increasing importance of a skilled and educated workforce as well as recognizing the increasing leadership roles and growing opportunities for women in the industry, Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. has established the “Most Influential Women of the Collision Repair Industry” program. This program annually recognizes the leadership contributions that are made by a unique group of individuals that have dedicated themselves to the betterment of this industry and their communities. On behalf of “The Most Influential Women of the Collision Repair Industry,” Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. has chosen to donate funds to the I-CAR Education Foundation for scholarships to create additional opportunities for women in the collision industry. Applicants for the scholarships that are attending a secondary school must be a senior in a collision repair training class with plans to continue her education in the collision industry after graduation. Applicants from post-secondary schools must be enrolled in training programs relevant to collision repair. The monies will pay for post-secondary education or to attend training programs offered by I-CAR. This year, there will be two $5,000 winners; one winner from a secondary school and one winner from a post-secondary school. In addition, there will be six $2,000 runner-up scholarships. The Education Foundation will announce the winners at NACE this November. A total of 359 career and technical schools and colleges that are ASE-certified to the NATEF standards in collision repair and refinishing received a letter and student application for this scholarship. Both the female student applicant and instructor will submit an application in addition to a short essay explaining why the student should be awarded this scholarship. Ron Ray, Executive Director of the Education Foundation added, “It is a pleasure to administer this scholarship program for Akzo Nobel and reward these talented, future female collision industry employees.”
The I-CAR Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to securing donations that support philanthropic and collision repair education activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry.
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