42 technicians graduate Service King’s Apprentice Development Program

Nov. 13, 2017
The 2017 graduating class is comprised of technicians from nine different states across the U.S., as the program continues to grow exponentially.
Service King Collision Repair Centers®, one of the nation’s fastest-growing automotive repair companies, recently celebrated its latest Apprentice Development graduating class. The group included 42 apprentice technicians who each completed the popular 52-week hands-on training program hosted inside Service King locations across the country.

The 2017 graduating class is comprised of technicians from nine different states across the U.S., as the program continues to grow exponentially. “This is a very proud moment for all of our graduating apprentices,” said Tyra Bremer, Service King Vice President of Talent Development. “The entire Service King family is immensely proud of the hard work, dedication and commitment all 42 technicians displayed throughout the program. We are certainly eager to welcome them to the next stage of their careers.” The Apprentice Development Program, launched in 2015, continues Service King’s commitment to training and investing in the next generation of skilled automotive technicians as the industry’s demand for skilled labor continues to increase. The popular program has graduated more than 100 certified technicians into the workforce, and plans to more than double in size next year. Aspiring auto body technicians interested in Service King’s Apprentice Development Program are encouraged to visit ServiceKing.com/careers to learn more and apply for an upcoming program in their local area. The program aims to attract top talent from recognized technical schools across the country. Service King’s unique apprentice program provides an unrivaled experience for auto body technicians to receive dedicated instruction from experienced technicians from the industry’s most trusted brand. All programs are hosted locally inside Service King locations and capped at a maximum instructor to student ratio of 4:1 providing maximum engagement. Apprentices are also provided a full tool set valued at more than $6,000 upon the completion of the program. For more information on the organization, or to find a local Service King repair center, visit www.ServiceKing.com and follow the company on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. ABOUT SERVICE KING COLLISION REPAIR CENTERS Service King Collision Repair Centers®, with more than 40 years of experience in the automotive repair industry, is a leading national operator of comprehensive, high-quality collision repair facilities. The organization is consistently recognized for its commitment to customer satisfaction, quality workmanship and giving back to the industry through innovative training and recruiting initiatives. Service King traces its roots back to Dallas, Texas and founder Eddie Lennox who opened the very first Service King in 1976. Today, Service King operates locations in 24 states across the U.S. In 2015, Service King was named the No. 1 Best Place to Work by both the Dallas and San Antonio Business Journals. For more information and to find a local Service King, visitwww.ServiceKing.com and follow Service King news on Facebook and Twitter.

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