CollisionU

05/28/2026

We’re Hiring at FTCC CollisionU!

Do you have collision repair experience and a passion for helping the next generation learn the trade?

FTCC CollisionU is currently looking for a part-time instructor to work with our High School Connections students beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.

This is a great opportunity to share your knowledge, mentor future collision technicians, and help students take their first steps into a rewarding career in the collision repair industry.

We are actively reviewing applicants and plan to begin interviews soon, so don’t wait.

Interested applicants should follow the link below and submit their resume and information today!

Help us build tomorrow’s collision repair workforce.
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05/19/2026

The Trump administration unveiled the nation’s first Workforce Pell Grant program, allowing eligible students to fund short-term credential and certification programs in as little as eight weeks.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated the initiative targets critical shortages in high-demand fields like manufacturing, healthcare, and the skilled trades.

"We have to fill our workforce shortage," McMahon said. "This is a new program – from eight to 15 weeks – where you can go in, get certifications and get into the workforce and get a job."

Eligible programs include training for electricians, HVAC technicians, carpenters and other skilled trades.

05/18/2026

It has been another fantastic year at Collision U.

We want to congratulate our students for their success and support the continuous effort for their future and this wonderful industry. We would also like to congratulate our HSC students and wish them luck in their future endeavors and encourage them to achieve their goals.

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

05/01/2026

FTCC CollisionU students recently had the honor of helping preserve one of the vintage 1/4-ton Jeeps that had been in storage for many years with the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation.

As part of the project, our students repaired the rust damage and areas of sheet metal deterioration while intentionally preserving the dents, dings, and body damage that help tell the story of the vehicle’s service life. Rather than over-restoring the Jeep, the decision was made to maintain its character and realism, allowing the vehicle to reflect what it may have experienced while in service.

The Jeep was then refinished in a matte O.D. Green finish, helping protect the vehicle while preserving its historic appearance. Lead Refinish Instructor Robbie Lynch, along with his non-structural and refinishing classes, completed the majority of the work on this project.

This is the second project CollisionU has proudly completed for the museum. Our previous work included refinishing the base for the rotor mast of the helicopter made famous in the true story of *Black Hawk Down*.

Projects like these give our students valuable hands-on experience while allowing them to contribute to something much bigger than a classroom assignment. We take great pride in supporting the preservation of military history and honoring the service and sacrifice of the men and women represented through these exhibits.

We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation and proud of the work our students and instructors continue to accomplish.

04/23/2026

Could it be an early Christmas present for CollisionU??

04/23/2026

ADAS and Structural adhesive education going on this morning at the Southeast Trade Show.

04/15/2026

Day two included EXT Bench Jig training and Q5.2 Welder set up for the faculty and AUB 132 Structural II class. Again, thank you to Jeramy Holloway and Nick Sworden from Spanesi Americas for their time and knowledge they shared with us this week. We are looking forward to working with Spanesi to offer industry training at our school in the near future. Stay tuned for the announcement once a Jeramy has worked out the details and scheduling. To be clear, this training will be conducted by Spanesi trainers using our facility.

12/21/2025