Restoring You: Changing Lanes

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

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.

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.

Transition from military service to a rewarding career in automotive repair​

The transition from military service to civilian life can be a challenge. But Caliber is devoted to giving back to the men and women who have given so much to our country. Changing Lanes is a registered Career Skills Program (CSP) and SkillBridge program approved by the Department of Defense that provides an invaluable chance to work and learn in civilian career areas such as the automotive industry.

New classes start every five weeks with job placement opportunities offered at one of our Caliber locations upon successful completion. Upon placement, Caliber will provide you with a Gearwrench professional tools package and tailored training plan to continue your career path.

Ready to learn more about our Changing Lanes program?

Available program tracks

Repair Technician

• 90% hands-on training
• 30 I-CAR certifications
• MAC’s AC 609 EPA compliant certification
• $8,500 GEARWRENCH toolkit

Service Advisor​

• Computerized collision damage estimating
• 27 I-CAR certifications
• Blueprinting SOPs
• Repair order management

Glass Technician​

• 80% hands-on training
• 20 I-CAR certifications
• DuPont certification
• Company van fully equipped with tools

Calibration Technician​

• 85% hands-on training
• 24 I-CAR certifications
• ADAS calibrations: static & dynamic SOPs
• ADAS diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Company van fully equipped with tools

Diagnostic Technician​

• 80% hands-on training
• 37 I-CAR certifications
• Electude Training
• Electrical vehicle training & certifications
• Company van & 8,000 toolkit

What to expect

  • No cost, no G.I. Bill, no VA funds

  • Guaranteed job placement upon successful completion at one of our 1,800+ locations in 41 states in all major markets

  • Trained in Caliber processes & procedures

  • Training on production vehicles

  • Trained in tool identification

  • Learning Disassembly/Reassembly

  • Learning plastic & metal repair and welding methods

  • Mechanical aptitude required

  • Training schedule Monday-Friday (8:00am-5:00pm)

  • Over 20 I-CAR certifications

  • Continued training opportunities upon program completion

  • Housing included based on availability

Key Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth

  • Competitive pay plans

  • Paid time off

  • Paid holidays

  • Medical/Dental/Vision (first day coverage)

  • Life insurance

  • Disability plans (company-sponsored)

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Company-paid training (I-CAR, ASE)

FAQs

Have more questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions about this program for more in-depth answers.

Are you qualified and interested in joining the Caliber team?