In this episode, we talk with Jake Duffee, General Manager at the Caliber Collision in Glen Allen. Caliber is listed in the country's top 20 body shop companies and has many locations all over the Richmond area. Jake talks to us about the industry and how they set the standard when it comes to hiring and training their employees. Careers in the auto body industry have changed so much in the past 20 years for the better and this is a great interview to listen to if you are considering a career in the industry. Click here to listen.
Auto Body Repair

Auto Body Repair I, Course No. 8676
Auto Body Repair II, Course No. 8677
Offered at the Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs
ACE Center at Highland Springs instructor: Graham Robinson
Virginia course title: Auto Body Technology I, Auto Body Technology II
Auto Body Repair I: This first-year course provides training in all phases of automotive body repair. The course stresses techniques and methods used in repairing the many types of minor damage to automobiles and trucks. Students learn the skills involved in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment and refinishing equipment.
Auto Body Repair II: The second-year course provides additional experience in the repair of major types of damage. Second-year students evaluate damage to vehicles, calculate material and labor costs, and complete more complicated repairs to assigned vehicles. Students are more involved with custom paint work and with the finished products.
Students have the opportunity to become ASE-certified in one or all of these areas after passing each certification test:
Painting and Refinishing
Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
Mechanical and Electrical Components
Workplace-Readiness
For questions, please contact the pre-engineering and industrial careers, agricultural education and JROTC specialist on their page.
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In this episode, we talk with Jake Duffee, General Manager at the Caliber Collision in Glen Allen. Caliber is listed in the country's top 20 body shop companies and has many locations all over the Richmond area. Jake talks to us about the industry and how they set the standard when it comes to hiring and training their employees. Careers in the auto body industry have changed so much in the past 20 years for the better and this is a great interview to listen to if you are considering a career in the industry.


Henrico CTE Now: S7, E5: Guests: Jake Duffee, A career in the auto body industry has a bright future for interested young people.




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