CHICAGO — The collision industry presented products and services to help outfit the auto body program at Kennedy-King College’s new campus located at 63rd & Halsted in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, June 7. “It is rewarding to help a school such as Kennedy-King College build career opportunities for young adults,” says I-CAR President and CEO Tom McGee. “Educators like James Warren are committed to building their students and preparing them to take their best step forward into the working world. I-CAR and the I-CAR Education Foundation are happy to be part of that with the donation of I-CAR curriculum, props, and many other industry donations.” “Just last week we moved the auto body program into the new facility,” states Kennedy-King College Applied Science Dept. Director James Warren. “To have a fresh start with the help of industry friends like Tom McGee and so many others really means the world.” “At a time when budgets are tight,” says I-CAR Education Foundation Board of Trustees Treasurer and State Farm Claims Consultant Chris Evans.” It is really powerful to see the industry pull together and give a hand to students wanting to enter into the collision industry.” Donations to Kennedy-King’s auto body program included: I-CAR curriculum, student support hand-outs, and volunteer committee bags - I-CAR, the I-CAR Education Foundation, and the Chicago West I-CAR Volunteer Committee Instructor Qualification Workshop (IQW) fees paid - State Farm Insurance Company Hybrid cell display board and cell technology display board - Aeromotive, Inc. Bumper covers, sheet metal parts, fenders, hoods, and outer body panels - LKQ Corporation Student support hand-outs – PPG Industries Assistance with paint booth set-up and paint supplies - Jones Equipment Area I-CAR Gold Class Professionals® designated collision repair facilities plan to support the school with donations in the near future. After the presentation of donations a tour was given of the new facility. Kennedy- King College continues its 30 year legacy of providing academic, job training, career development, continuing and adult education opportunities to the citizens of Chicago; and in particular, to residents of the Englewood and South side communities. Kennedy-King College is one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago that provides accessible and affordable higher education and life enrichment options for all citizens. Visit http://kennedyking.ccc.edu.
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