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Monday | February 9, 2026

Focus on Careers: Auto Collision Repair & Refinish

Auto collision repair is about a lot more than fixing dents. The way Joe Kircher sees it, auto collision repair is about having a knack for technical precision, an openness to evolving technology and a meticulous eye for craftsmanship. As department chair of the Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technology program at Fox Valley Technical

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Tuesday | November 10, 2015

Tech Driven: Vehicle Refinishing & Repair

Fall 2015 After losing her job, Susan Butler learned new skills to train technicians in the growing collision repair industry. When Susan Butler lost her job in the insurance field after 16 years due to downsizing, she looked at the situation as both a learning experience and a new opportunity in life. “I found myself