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.
Program & Training

  • Are tools provided for the training?

  • Are exams administered after each phase of training?

  • Is having access to the internet required for the program?

  • Is auto body repair experience or mechanical experience required?

  • Is computerized measuring taught at the Academy?

  • Do I learn restoration repair during this program?

  • Is painting offered with this program?

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

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

Hiring

  • When will I receive my offer letter?

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

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

  • Can I pick my center location after graduation?

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

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

Benefits/Perks

  • What is the earning potential at Caliber?

  • Is transportation provided for TDY personnel to attend?

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

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

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

  • Do I receive college recognition for this program?

Enrollment and Eligibility

  • Is the program open to all services?

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

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

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

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

  • Do I need a Drivers License to attend the program?

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

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

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

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

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

  • Do I have to take leave to attend this program?

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

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

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

  • Am I eligible for the program if I am being Chaptered from the military?

Are you qualified and interested in joining the Caliber team?