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Go from protecting lives to restoring them. Changing Lanes is a no-cost, 15-week Career Skills Program (CSP) training for service members from all branches of the military transitioning into a collision/auto body industry career.

Restoring You: Changing Lanes

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Yes, tools are provided for all three phases of the program.

Yes, tools are provided for all three phases of the program.

Are tools provided for the training?

Yes, both hands on and a written exam.

Are exams administered after each phase of training?

Yes, you will need a laptop for the Blackboard portion of the training and for I-CAR Training & Certification Testing.

Yes, you will need a laptop for the Blackboard portion of the training and for I-CAR Training &amp; Certification Testing.

Is having access to the internet required for the program?

Is auto body repair experience or mechanical experience required?

Yes, Caliber Academy is a state-of-the-art facility that mimics an actual Body Shop. Computerized measuring is taught in Phase III.

Yes, Caliber Academy is a state-of-the-art facility that mimics an actual Body Shop. Computerized measuring is taught in Phase III.

Is computerized measuring taught at the Academy?

No, restoration repair is not taught.

Do I learn restoration repair during this program?

Painting is not taught in the program.

Is painting offered with this program?

Your experience will be beneficial for you and the instructor. For instance, it would be helpful in assisting the instructor with other classmates.

Your experience will be beneficial for you and the instructor. For instance, it would be helpful in assisting the instructor with other classmates.

If I have experience in a particular subject of the course, will I be able to test out early on that subject?

It is not encouraged. Live production vehicles are provided for training.

It is not encouraged. Live production vehicles are provided for training.

Can I use my vehicle as a project during the program?

Program & Training

You will receive it prior to graduation and the final phase of training.

You will receive it prior to graduation and the final phase of training.

When will I receive my offer letter?

The typical work days are Monday through Friday.

The typical work days are Monday through Friday.

What are the typical work days at an actual Caliber Collision center?

The training is aligned to hire upon successful completion. Like an intern, you are trained to be hired by the corporation.

The training is aligned to hire upon successful completion. Like an intern, you are trained to be hired by the corporation.

Am I obligated to work for Caliber upon successful completion of the program?

Vacancies and center selections are done prior to the start date.

Vacancies and center selections are done prior to the start date.

Can I pick my center location after graduation?

Yes, they will be assigned prior to your arrival.

Yes, they will be assigned prior to your arrival.

Will I have a mentor at the center where I will be working after graduation?

Yes, Caliber is a military friendly organization. Most centers are closed on the weekends - allowing you to participate in your monthly drills.

Yes, Caliber is a military friendly organization. Most centers are closed on the weekends - allowing you to participate in your monthly drills.

Will I be able to serve in the Guard or Reserve while working for Caliber Collision?

Hiring

First year- $42,000
Second year- $65,000
Fifth year- $80,000

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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">First year- $42,000</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Second year- $65,000</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fifth year- $80,000</li>
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What is the earning potential at Caliber?

The Service Member or unit must provide their transportation to the course.

The Service Member or unit must provide their transportation to the course.

Is transportation provided for TDY personnel to attend?

They are only provided when available.

Are living arrangements provided for students out-of-town?

No, the personal belongings of most service members are shipped by the Military.

No, the personal belongings of most service members are shipped by the Military.

Does Caliber provide moving expenses to graduates for relocation after training?

You have to work with the company for at least two years.

You have to work with the company for at least two years.

How long do I have to work with Caliber to keep the newly issued tools?

Yes, we have a partnership with Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Yes, we have a partnership with Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Do I receive college recognition for this program?

Benefits/Perks

Yes, it is open to active and reserve services.

Yes, it is open to active and reserve services.

Is the program open to all services?

Within 180 days of your service ending date – You can sign up as far out as possible, however your class date must be within 180 days of your service ending date.

Within 180 days of your service ending date &ndash; You can sign up as far out as possible, however your class date must be within 180 days of your service ending date.

When am I able to attend - how far out can I sign up?

You should be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for long periods, as well as frequent bending and kneeling.

You should be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for long periods, as well as frequent bending and kneeling.

Is there a physical requirement to attend the Changing Lanes Academy?

Yes, the assessment will be issued by a program recruiter.

Yes, the assessment will be issued by a program recruiter.

Is there an assessment to complete prior to signing up for the program?

Yes, failure to maintain discipline and the Academy standards will result in removal from the program.

Yes, failure to maintain discipline and the Academy standards will result in removal from the program.

Once enrolled, am I subject to discipline and upholding the standards of the Academy and program?

Yes, phase three of the program consists of live production (customer vehicles).

Yes, phase three of the program consists of live production (customer vehicles).

Do I need a Drivers License to attend the program?

You will not be allowed to take it more than twice.

You will not be allowed to take it more than twice.

How many times will I be allowed to take the Mechanical Assessment to obtain a satisfactory score?

No, this program is designed to train you while you are still on Active Duty.

No, this program is designed to train you while you are still on Active Duty.

Do I have to be out of the Military to attend this program?

As early as possible, even a year out, however, you cannot start a class until you are within 180 days of your service ending date.

As early as possible, even a year out, however, you cannot start a class until you are within 180 days of your service ending date.

How far should I sign up for the program to ensure that I have a guaranteed seat?

Once you have met the requirements and pass the assessment, the Talent Acquisition/Recruiter will issue you the packet. Skills Bridge Coordinators can issue the packet as well.

Once you have met the requirements and pass the assessment, the Talent Acquisition/Recruiter will issue you the packet. Skills Bridge Coordinators can issue the packet as well.

How do I obtain the packet for my commander to sign?

Yes, you must have permission from your Battalion Commander or Field Grade Officer in your Chain of Command.

Yes, you must have permission from your Battalion Commander or Field Grade Officer in your Chain of Command.

Do I have to have permission from my Chain of Command to attend enrollment?

No, you do not need to take leave to attend.

No, you do not need to take leave to attend.

Do I have to take leave to attend this program?

Yes, if authorized by your Chain of Command.

Yes, if authorized by your Chain of Command.

Am I allowed to go TDY from my base to attend this course?

According to the Career Skills program manager, you are only allowed to participate in one program.

According to the Career Skills program manager, you are only allowed to participate in one program.

Am I allowed to participate in more than one Career Skills program?

Yes, the program is approved by IMCOM (Installation Management Command)

Yes, the program is approved by IMCOM (Installation Management Command)

Does this program support the Career Skills and Skills Bridge requirements and guidelines?

Military Chapters vary and your Chain of Command will make the ultimate decision to allow you to attend.

Military Chapters vary and your Chain of Command will make the ultimate decision to allow you to attend.

Program & Training

Hiring

Benefits/Perks

Enrollment and Eligibility

Are you qualified and interested in joining the Caliber team?