I-CAR is an international non-profit organization formed by the collision industry in 1979 to promote resources that provide a high level of continuous technical training to specialists in the industry. The I-CAR vision is "that every person in the collision industry, current and future, has the necessary knowledge and skills relevant to their position to achieve a complete and safe repair."
Here is what I-CAR has to say about COLORMATCH
" I-CAR appreciates the COLORMATCH commitment to industry training and to the Gold Class Professionals designation. Maintaining the on-going training requirement for the Gold Class Program speaks to your commitment and understanding of the value of training."
Jeff Peevy
I-CAR Director of Field Operations
TRAINING GO TO NEW I-CAR MATRIX
I-CAR is committed to providing training that continues to meet the technological demands of the collision industry. This is accomplished by presenting a live curriculum in a series of individual, modularized training programs that utilize both conventional and innovative repair processes. Classes are held at approximately 800 locations in the United States and Canada. Personalized training paths are designed to assist professionals in selecting classes. Locations and schedules are decided by local committees to meet the needs of the local market.
DESIGNATIONS
Automotive collision professionals can obtain prestigious designations by accumulating points after successfully completing training. When you attend an I-CAR program and successfully complete the post test, you earn points valid towards Gold Class (for business) and Platinum (individual) requirements.
MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS
Businesses with Gold Class Professional designation are in the top segment of the industry and can use the designation as a marketing tool. Designated shops are listed in the I-CAR on-line Gold Class Business Directory, which allows consumers to search for shops by zip code. More and more insurers today require that body shops In their DRP network have I-CAR Gold Class designation.
MARKETING YOURSELF
Individuals with the Platinum Designation can document and market their expertise to obtain the best jobs and command the best salaries.
COLORMATCH STAFF TRAINER
At COLORMATCH, we go a step further in promoting and supporting the ideals and goals set forth by I-CAR. COLORMATCH has an official I-CAR trainer as part of our staff. This is a great advantage to our customers, because we can provide a higher level of communication and support for continuing education efforts. Tony Nethery, our COLORMATCH trainer, has taught I-CAR classes to hundreds of students and is in the top 12% for volume of classes in the U.S. He can advise you about setting goals toward obtaining Gold Class designation for your shop, or Individual Platinum designation for yourself. So talk to us regarding your training needs, or join us in a class that is currently scheduled. Classes are arranged to accommodate the objectives of all area body shops and each I-CAR class is open to every industry professional in the community. We hope to see you at an upcoming I-CAR class!
LINKS
All classes and registration details are listed on the I-CAR website.
Contact us at solutions@colormatch.com for more information.