Making a difference: May 29, 2026

Collision Engineering Career Alliance hosted an apprenticeship recognition signing ceremony with the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship at Metropolitan Community College. The event brought together program graduates, instructors, local employers and industry partners to celebrate Collision Engineering's achievement as a federally registered apprenticeship program. Collision Engineering announced in March that the U.S. Department of Labor recognized its apprenticeship model as the national standard for training and certifying collision engineering technicians. This approval applies across all Collision Engineering partner schools nationwide, establishing a unified, federally recognized framework at a time when the collision repair industry continues to face a growing shortage of skilled talent.

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions announced the recipients of its annual college scholarship program, awarding sixteen $3,000 college scholarships to students connected to the company's employees and distribution partners. Selected for their academic achievement, leadership and meaningful involvement in their schools and communities, these students reflect a strong commitment to both personal growth and making a positive impact.