NABC relaunches Recycled Rides for Schools

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced the relaunch of its Recycled Rides for Schools program.

The program has provided technical and trade students with hands-on repair experience and the pride of giving back to those in need in their communities, according to an NABC press release.

As schools navigated shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, and then changing repair standards and insurance requirements as they re-opened, NABC worked closely with its vehicle donors — primarily insurance carriers — and its collision repair partners to reshape the program for the future, NABC said.

It has now been reintroduced with renewed support from:

• • GEICO and Allstate through the donation of cars;
  • NABC collision repair professionals who will serve as ambassadors for local programs and students; and
  • I-CAR and the Collision Engineering Career Advice Program, which will provide resources on repair processes and standards.

NABC also shared information about a new scholarship.

The Norton Repair Knowledge Scholarship provides $100 to qualifying post-secondary schools to cover their NABC membership. Sponsored by Norton/St. Gobain, the scholarship fund also helps cover costs of vehicle towing, inspections, and other fees.

“We are excited to re-energize the NABC Recycled Rides for Schools program with our school partners,” said Steve Fardelos, chair of the program, in the release.

”Being able to provide opportunities to post-secondary students to learn hands-on collision repair from start to finish under the tutelage of their instructor and the guidance of a local collision repair professional is invaluable. Along the way, they help in the selection of vehicle recipients and learn the heartwarming inspiration of helping others.”

Those interested in applying for the Norton Repair Knowledge Scholarship can complete the qualifications questionnaire here.

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