Champion It Forward Receives $50,000 Donation from LKQ Corporation to Support Next Generation of Collision Repair Professionals
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LKQ (LKQ) donated $50,000 to Champion It Forward, a newly formed nonprofit supporting future collision repair professionals through workforce development programs. LKQ is a founding member of the organization. The contribution will support the nonprofit's planned mentorship, apprenticeship and scholarship programs aimed at reducing financial barriers to entering the industry.
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Dedicated contribution will support nonprofit's efforts to expand education, training and career opportunities across the collision repair industry
LKQ is a proud founding member of Champion It Forward. Its early investment will play a key role as the organization forms its flagship programs designed to strengthen the collision repair workforce by increasing access to mentorship and apprenticeship programs, reducing financial barriers of entry, and developing scholarship programs to springboard aspiring collision repair professionals.
"America's drivers depend on an automotive repair industry that is staffed with talented, highly skilled professionals, and developing the next generation of that workforce is critical," said Mark Scafati, Champion It Forward Board Member and LKQ Vice President of Sales and Marketing for
Today, the automotive collision repair industry is facing a workforce shortage, with more than
LKQ's generous contribution comes on the heels of the organization raising
"LKQ is stepping up to send a powerful message about the importance of investing in the people who will carry this industry and the skilled trades forward," said Seth Ingall, President and Chairman of the Board for Champion It Forward and Crash Champions Chief Legal Officer. "This gift will directly support our efforts to create greater access to training, education and career opportunities for the next generation of collision repair professionals. We are incredibly grateful to the entire LKQ team for believing in our mission and helping us turn that mission into action."
To learn more about Champion It Forward, support its mission or explore opportunities to get involved, visit ChampionItForward.org.
About Champion It Forward
Champion It Forward is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for the next generation of collision repair professionals. Through investments in education, training, mentorship and apprenticeships, Champion It Forward works to reduce barriers to entering the skilled trades and help individuals build rewarding, long-term careers. By bringing together resources and support from across the automotive and collision repair industries, the organization is helping strengthen the pipeline of skilled professionals and invest in the future of the profession. To learn more, visit ChampionItForward.org.
About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan and offers customers a broad range of OEM recycled and aftermarket parts, replacement systems, components, equipment and services to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles. To learn more, visit LKQCorp.com.
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