The collision repair program on the Austin campus of Riverland Community College, along with the diesel technology program for the Albert Lea campus, were certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NAEF) and The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). READ MORE via Austin Daily Herald | Riverland collision program receives national certification.
Can Technical Education Programs Like Collision Repair Offer Solutions To The Drop-Out Rate?
I read an article addressing the concerns of the high school drop-out rate in Kansas. However, this is a problem the entire nation faces. I believe the same solutions keep surfacing, which is technical education. We must realize that ever not student is going to seek a four year degree. We need to find alternative […]
Why Choose Collision Repair As a Career Pathway?
By Donnie A Smith Why choose collision repair as a career pathway? Hands-on: Why should your job be boring and dreadful? You can earn income doing the things you like to do. If you’re someone that likes working with your hands, a high-tech environment and you enjoy being able to step back and see the results […]
It’s Summer Time…A Little About My Summer and the Upcoming School Year
It’s Summer TimeSo what’s up for the summer? I enjoy the summer breaks to spend with my family, but it goes by fast. I’ll still be at the school some working on outlines and lessons for fall and I’ve also have to get trained for the new PPG waterborne paint that we will be using […]
The Champions in the Collision Repair Industry
Hard to believe it, but another school year has passed at Butler. The students in the 2nd year class have completed the collision repair program and now are prepared to continue their training journey. I tell the students from the beginning that there will still be a lot to learn after completing the training here […]