PREPARING STUDENTS TODAY

FOR THE NEEDS OF TOMORROW

________________

Industry
Our Schools
CONNECT

The Next Generation of Technicians

Collision Engineer (Noun)
An individual who skillfully or artfully repairs damage to a motor vehicle resulting from a collision or other occurrence. Possessing the passion, work ethic and ingenuity to understand and restore highly sophisticated vehicles and their technologies.

The Collision Engineering Program was developed to build a new generation of highly skilled, motivated, and passionate collision repair professionals. We partner with colleges across the country in order to assist in delivering an immersive training model for collision repair training programs. The goal of the program is to provide students with advanced and immersive training that meets the specific needs of their future employers in a flexible learning setting designed to help them advance their careers in the industry.
EXPLORE COLLISION ENGINEERING
>>>

THE NEXT GENERATION OF TECHNICIANS

Collision Engineer (Noun) An individual who skillfully or artfully repairs damage to a motor vehicle resulting from a collision or other occurrence. Possessing the passion, work ethic and ingenuity to understand and restore highly sophisticated vehicles and their technologies.
The Collision Engineering Program was developed to build a new generation of highly skilled, motivated, and passionate collision repair professionals. We partner with colleges across the country in order to assist in delivering an immersive training model for collision repair training programs. The goal of the program is to provide students with advanced and immersive training that meets the specific needs of their future employers in a flexible learning setting designed to help them advance their careers in the industry.

The Model

Collision Engineering is an organization that provides invaluable assistance to collision repair training programs across the nation by facilitating the implementation of a hybrid apprenticeship training model.

Click on the model components to learn more.

The Model
Apprenticeship Rotation

The apprenticeship rotation approach empowers students to acquire and master essential skills, which allows them to become valuable employees from day one.

The Model
Industry Driven Curriculum & Certifications

The program is designed to align closely with industry demands, with the curriculum, training, materials, and equipment all carefully tailored to meet the needs of the field.

The Model
Personal & Professional Development

Our students are provided with personal and professional development training. The goal of this training is to foster strong workplace relationships, improve soft skills, and prepare the students for their coursework and future careers.

The Model
Mentorship / Full Circle Support

It is required that our partner collision repair facilities employing CEP students assign an employee to serve as the student's mentor. This mentor plays a critical role in guiding and monitoring the student's training throughout their time in the program.

The Model
Tuition Assistance, Paid Apprenticeship & Tool Kits

We believe that financial barriers should not prevent individuals from pursuing their education and career goals, and we want to do our part to help alleviate some of that burden for our students.


Apprenticeship Rotation

The hallmark feature of the CEP Model is the apprenticeship rotation, which allows students to commence their program path with classroom and laboratory instruction at their respective educational institutions. The classroom rotations are designed to equip students of CEP's partner collision repair training programs with industry-created curriculum that aligns with industry certification opportunities. This approach enables CEP participating students to graduate with certifications that expedite their career trajectory before transitioning to full-time employment.

Upon completion of the initial classroom rotation, students embark on their "work rotation" with a sponsoring collision repair facility. By being exposed to the industry before graduation, students are more likely to remain in the field, and the CEP's approach has yielded impressive results with 100% of program participants securing a job before graduating, often with the shop where they interned.

Industry Driven Curriculum & Certifications

The program is designed to align closely with industry demands. The curriculum, training, materials, and equipment are all carefully tailored to meet the needs of the field. Regular updates are provided with input from industry partners, ensuring that students stay on top of emerging trends and the latest technological advancements in the industry.

A crucial component of the model is providing our students the valuable opportunity to attain industry certifications, which enables them to make significant strides in their careers prior to becoming full-time employees. Collision Engineering, in keeping with its commitment to fostering the growth and development of its apprentices, assumes the cost of these certifications. These certifications take technicians who begin their careers in a shop up to six years to attain. In contrast, the comprehensive training and instruction provided by the program enables students to obtain these highly demanded certifications in as little as two years.

Personal & Professional Development

An integral aspect of the program is the comprehensive personal and professional development training. Both the student and their assigned mentor are required to participate in this training, which is designed to equip them with a range of skills that are critical to their success. These skills include gaining an understanding of their unique learning styles, preparing for career readiness, participating in personality and behavioral assessments, identifying natural strengths, and learning how to internalize appreciation in the workplace. The overarching goal of this training is to foster sustainable, strong workplace relationships, improve soft skills, and prepare the students for their coursework and future careers.

Mentorship / Full Circle Support

Our model is designed to create a full circle support system for students as they progress through their collision repair training in the apprenticeship program. We recognize that success in this field requires more than just individual effort - it requires a collaborative effort from a range of stakeholders. That's why our model includes instructors, mentors, and employers as integral parts of the support system. By working closely with students, these professionals provide individualized guidance, feedback, and encouragement that help students overcome challenges and maximize their potential. Together, they create a holistic support network that addresses the needs of the whole student and ensures that they receive the best possible training and preparation for a successful career in collision repair.

Tuition Assistance, Paid Apprenticeship, & Tool Kits

Tuition Assistance:

We understand that pursuing an education can be a significant financial burden, and we want to do our part to help alleviate some of that burden for our students, which is why we offer tuition reimbursement to our students. As part of this program, students receive a $500 stipend for each successfully completed work rotation during their first year in the program, up to a total of $1,500. This reimbursement program is designed to make education more accessible and affordable for our students. By offering tuition reimbursement, we hope to encourage our students to focus on their education and training, rather than worrying about how they will pay for it.

Paid Apprenticeship:

Paid internships are a key feature of the program, fostering a sense of investment and commitment among students while motivating them to hone their skills. It is mandatory that all apprentices are paid, and the program requires that they receive compensation above the minimum wage in their area.

Tool Kits:

As a crucial part of the program, Collision Engineering equips each student with a starter tool kit before their first work rotation at no cost to the student. The tool kit is designed by CEP instructors and students to provide students with all the necessary equipment to effectively participate in their apprenticeship. Upon successfully completing the program, students retain full ownership of their tool kits, which enables them to build upon it as they advance in their career. This approach provides students with a strong foundation and ensures they are well-equipped to succeed in their future endeavors.

The Mission

Our Mission

Through an innovative, holistic training approach, the Collision Engineering Program unites industry and education to foster sustainable pathways to rewarding careers in the automotive industry.

Our Vision

The Collision Engineering Program will help catalyze a new era of collision repair built upon a foundation of motivated, skillful and passionate workers committed to advancing alongside the vehicles of tomorrow.

The Vision