AT LINCOLN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
CHICAGO (April 29, 2021) – The CARSTAR Chicagoland Business Group is helping ensure the future of the collision repair industry with its support of Lincoln Technical Vocational College over the past decade. From providing gifts for signing day to scholarships to offering practical experience, CARSTAR locations across Chicagoland are guiding the next generation of collision repair professionals on their career journey.
Located just outside of Chicago in the suburb of Melrose Park, Lincoln Tech has been an important part of the
Chicago community for more than 100 years.
“Lincoln Tech plays such an important role in Chicago’s educational system – and has for many years,” said Ron Zappetillo, field performance manager, CARSTAR. “Skilled workers are essential to our industry and our economy, and we want to do our part to keep the job pipeline full with qualified technicians.”
The CARSTAR Chicagoland Business Group participated in the Lincoln Tech Signing Event for future collision repair students at a packed house that included graduating high school students, who will begin their auto body repair classes in September, along with their parents, faculty and alumnae. On this day, students signed their letter of intent to attend Lincoln Tech this fall. The students received
a Lincoln Tech hat, pens and a gift bag from CARSTAR Chicagoland that included the popular cell phone pop-sockets, juice and other snacks.
“We can’t thank CARSTAR enough for their continued support with our events,” said Karen Clark, Lincoln Tech Campus President. “It’s so important for our students to know the opportunities that CARSTAR brings to the table.”
Chicagoland CARSTAR is also sponsoring a classroom at Lincoln Tech along with awarding $2,000 worth of student scholarships. Today, Lincoln Tech graduates are employed at several CARSTAR Chicagoland locations, demonstrating the career-path potential for these young students.
“Our partnership with CARSTAR means so much for Lincoln Tech and our students,” said Nancy Journet, Director of Career Services at Lincoln Tech. “We know that right now our youth needs support and some direction. We are able to do that with the help of CARSTAR. We thank all the CARSTAR shops for their partnership and continued support.”
About CARSTAR
CARSTAR is North America’s largest franchise network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities with more than 700 locations in 35 states and 10 Canadian provinces. A part of the Driven Brands family of automotive aftermarket franchise brands, CARSTAR delivers national scale, premier vehicle repairs, repeatable outcomes and the industry’s highest customer satisfaction ratings. CARSTAR has maintained its commitment to give back to the communities it serves through a variety of fundraising initiatives, including raising over $4 million for cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy across North America. CARSTAR is actively seeking new franchise partners and interested parties should call 844-906-9764 or visit CARSTARfranchise.com.
