The Kishwaukee College Collision Repair Technology (CRT) Program was selected as one of the Top 20 Finalists in the Tomorrow’s Tech 2016 School of the Year, sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts and WIX Filters. Greg Brink, CRT faculty, said, “There were 60 different schools nominated so to be chosen to be in the Top 20 was an honor and reflects the quality of our program.”
“Tomorrow’s Tech shares O’Reilly Auto parts and WIX Filter’ support to recognize automotive schools and highlight the training of these promising auto repairers, collision specialists, and heavy-duty service personnel,” said Jennifer Clements, editor of Tomorrow’s Tech, a Babcox Media publication for automotive students. “We are continually impressed by the caliber of training these schools are providing.”
“This is really one of our favorite times of the year,” said Jennifer Gibson, brand manager for WIX Filters. “This program brings national focus to schools that are just extraordinary examples of where our industry is headed. It is an honor to learn about their hard work, and dedication to their craft.”
The Top 20 Schools were selected among four regions in the U.S.: Northeast, South, Midwest, and West. A winner is chosen from among nominated schools in each region resulting in four national finalists. Kishwaukee College was one of five schools selected in the Midwest Region. Three of the five were Illinois programs: Kishwaukee, Joliet Junior College and Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. The SIU-Carbondale was selected the top school in the Midwest region and advanced to the Final competition. The overall winner was Ranken Technical College in St. Louis which represented Region 2 – the South.
For more information on the Collision Repair Technology program at Kishwaukee College, contact Greg Brink at 815-825- 9416 or gregory.brink@kishwaukeecollege.edu. The Spring 2017 semester at Kishwaukee College begins January 17; registration is currently in progress. For more information, contact Enrollment Services at 815-825- 9375 or at arr@kishwaukeecollege.edu.
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