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Thank you to CIECA member Comsearch, Inc. for becoming a Silver sponsor of the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference! CONNEX is taking place at the MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, MI, on September 24 & 25 and will include a National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting and a tour at the American Center for Mobility. Learn more about the agenda and early-bird registration: https://lnkd.in/g3WqK25T #collision #collisionrepair #automotive #insurance #autoclaims

What is V2X and why should the collision industry be interested? Learn more this Thursday, July 25 during the next CIECA Webinar when Arif K. Rafiq from Esri Canada will share information. Rafiq will explore V2X, its related technologies and systems, and what it means for the collision industry. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gNHEAkFc Graphic courtesy of macrovector by Freepik #collision #collisionindustry #connected #V2X

Richard Mueller from DTE Energy will talk about the integration of electrified transportation into the grid during the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference. As DTE Energy's engineering manager for New Technology, Engineering Standards and Grid Interconnections, Mueller has more than 20 years of utility experience, focusing on testing and implementation of distribution automation, distributed resources and microgrid integration, transportation electrification, SCADA and Operational Technology systems deployment. The CONNEX Conference is taking place September 24&25 in Detroit, MI, and will include a tour of the American Center for Mobility and a National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting. Learn more about the agenda and register for CONNEX with early-bird pricing: https://lnkd.in/gDdjGUfr #collision #collisionrepair #EV #vehicles #automotive #repair #technology

Interns from Seidner's Collision Centers recently attended a CIECA VDI Committee meeting to learn more about the collision industry. "Our interns are not just here to observe, but to learn and grow," said Gene Lopez, AMAM, Seidner's Director of Development and Training and an active CIECA committee member. "Each one will have access to the five skill sets that collision center owners and managers expect from an entry-level technician: removing and replacing a bolted-on part, fixing a small dent, preparing a vehicle to be painted, final detailing a vehicle for delivery and plastic repair. Lopez said the 20-day, 80-hour Seidner’s Collision Center Internship Program is a testament to the company's commitment to nurturing talent and preparing them for successful careers in the industry. Interns also gain experience in parts and production management, color sanding, and polishing, good safety and health practices, and working with hazardous materials and hazardous waste. Seidner's coordinates its internship program with Amy Foell, a Workforce Development Consultant for the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership and the K12 Foothill Consortium. The consortium represents Azusa, Charter Oak, Duarte, and Monrovia Unified School Districts’ career technical education (CTE) pathways and industry stakeholders. "We aim to educate and train students to provide a community-sourced talent pool to sustain a healthy, balanced local economy," said Lopez. "Career and technical education are crucial to closing the skills gap in our economy and remaining globally competitive." L to R: Saul Vargas, a Duarte High School graduate; Brandon Gonzales and Angel Velasquez, both from Azusa High School; Anissa Viera, the dedicated Seidner’s Guest Service Representative; Giovanni Andres, another student from Azusa High School; Jose Rubio, a recent Azusa High School graduate; and Erik Medina Castro, who is a candidate to become an entry-level technician Seidner's internship program. #collision #collisionrepair #internshipprogram #technician

Thank you to CIECA member Mitchell International for becoming a Silver sponsor of the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference! CONNEX is taking place at the MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, MI, on September 24 & 25 and will include a National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting and a tour at the American Center for Mobility. Learn more about the agenda and early-bird registration: https://lnkd.in/g3WqK25T #collision #collisionrepair #automotive #informationtechnology

Join us for the next CIECA Webinar on July 25 when Arif K. Rafiq from Esri Canada shares information about Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X). During the webinar, Rafiq will explore V2X, its related technologies and systems, and what this means for the collision industry. Rafiq said that connected vehicle technology means more than driver convenience and better traffic flow; it saves lives. “Can we leverage this technology even if we don't fully understand it?” asked Rafiq. “This primer and discussion may inspire you.” Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gNHEAkFc Graphic courtesy of macrovector by Freepik #collision #collisionindustry #connected #V2X

During the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference, Patrick Blech, Head of Advanced Repair Technologies at OEC, will talk about the complexity of repair data and the need for industry collaboration. The event is taking place September 24&25 in Detroit, MI, and will include a tour of the American Center for Mobility and a National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting. Check out the agenda and register for CONNEX with early-bird pricing: https://lnkd.in/gDdjGUfr #collision #collisionrepair #AI #vehicles #automotive #repair #OEM

We have a great lineup of speakers at the CIECA CONNEX Conference this year! We hope you can join us in Detroit, MI, September 24 & 25 for insightful presentations and excellent networking opportunities. The event will include a tour at the American Center for Mobility and a Recycled Rides vehicle gifting from the National Auto Body Council. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/g3WqK25T We hope to see you there! Paul Barry, CIECA's executive director; Paulette Reed, technical project manager; and Stacey Phillips Ronak, marketing director. #collision #collisionindustry

CIECA's Board of Trustees met today in Denver, CO, to discuss CIECA API Standards (CAPIS) and how the organization can best support the industry in the future. Board members and meeting attendees are pictured below. Front row, L to R: CIECA Chair Ashley Denison, Caliber Collision; Treasurer Kim DeVallance Caron, Enterprise Mobility; Stephen Betley, AIC SCLA, OEC. Back row, L to R: Mark Fincher, CCC Intelligent Solutions; Tim Schneider, Car-Part.com; Roy Schnepper, Butler's Collision and the Automotive Service Association®; CIECA committee member Jeff Wildman, MBA, BASF; Secretary Ken Eagleson, OEC; Phil Martinez, Mitchell International; and Paul Barry, CIECA's executive director. Not shown: Past Chair Greg Best, California Casualty; Richard Palmer Jr., ComputerLogic; Bill Brower, MBA, Solera, Inc.; Dave Braun, Nexsyis Collision; Jeff Schroder, Car-Part.com; Logan Macpherson, Axalta; Mike Marlowe, LKQ Corporation; and guest Esther Laska, Enoch Auto Technology. #collision #collisionrepair #standards #standardsdevelopment #standardsmatter