I-CAR recently
taught its three millionth student since its founding in
The organization celebrated its achievement by awarding
the three millionth I-CAR student, Kenneth Kloncz of Golden State
Collision Center - Yuba City, Calif., with admission
to three future I-CAR classes, as well as awarding the
collision center with an additional three complimentary
I-CAR classes. Golden State Collision Center - Yuba City
has been an I-CAR Gold Class Professionals business
since June 2010.
I-CAR, with the dedication of its local volunteers and
instructors, has taught over 60,000 unique individuals
in the past year through instructor-led (live) training
in proper collision repair techniques and up-to-date
information on vehicle technology. In 2010, I-CAR hosted
over 10,000 instructor-led (live) classes and
qualification tests nationally. Internationally, I-CAR
has licensed operations in Canada, Australia, and New
Zealand.
“I-CAR training is very valuable to me as a Refinish
Technician and I was very excited to learn that I’ve
contributed to this milestone for I-CAR. Vehicle
technology is continually changing and I-CAR training
offers technicians like myself a chance to stay current
and understand better how to complete repairs,” said
Kloncz.
“I-CAR training continues to add to the professionalism
of the collision industry. It’s inspiring to see the
positive developments that I-CAR has made over the last
three decades,” said Doug Middleton, one of I-CAR’s
original Founders. “Reaching the three millionth student
is not only a testament to the relevance of I-CAR
training, but a testament to the passion of I-CAR’s
dedicated instructors and volunteers who truly make I-
CAR training possible.”
The I-CAR Professional Development Program™ is
structured to advance the knowledge and skills of an
individual and recognize their commitment to role-
relevant training through the I-CAR Platinum Individual®
designation and recognize businesses for their breadth
of training with the industry-recognized I-CAR Gold
Class Professionals® designation.
