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title: "From Classroom to Collision: KLST Abra Hosts Career Crawl"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1a76c473-871f-4b16-8f74-78661629a308
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260331_from_classroom_to_collision_klst_abra_hosts_career_crawl.html
category: "Collision"
industry: "Automotive"
segment: "Collision"
published: 2026-03-31T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:28.556Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1507679799987-c73779587ccf?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# From Classroom to Collision: KLST Abra Hosts Career Crawl

**TL;DR:** The KLST Abra franchise, in partnership with the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Career Crawl for Princeton Public Schools ISD 477 sophomores, giving them an immersive look at careers in the automotive repair industry. The event provided students with hands-on experience and industry insight, with support from 3M, PPG, and LKQ Minnesota.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-03-31. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260331_from_classroom_to_collision_klst_abra_hosts_career_crawl.html).*

## Story

Charlotte, NC – The KLST Abra franchise, in partnership with the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce, recently welcomed sophomores from Princeton Public Schools ISD 477 as part of their Career Crawl, giving students an immersive look at careers in the automotive repair industry.

During the visit, students experienced a day in the life of a body technician, exploring specialized equipment, stepping into the paint booth, and learning about ADAS systems and automotive glass. This hands-on experience provided valuable industry insight and a better understanding of potential career paths in automotive services.

“Providing students with real-world exposure to our industry helps spark interest and build skills for the future,” said Danyell Wendland, Director of Operations, KLST Abra. “We’re proud to give back to our community and support the next generation of skilled technicians.”

“Events like these are critical for developing the workforce of tomorrow,” said Damien Reyna, Chief Operating Officer, Driven Brands Collision Group. “By giving students a firsthand look at collision repair careers, we help them envision a future in our industry and encourage them to explore paths they might not have considered.”

The event was made possible thanks to the support of 3M, PPG, and LKQ Minnesota, who provided masks, shared expertise, and contributed to the hands-on experience.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Automotive (sector)
- career development (topic)
- community outreach (topic)
- automotive repair (topic)
- Damien Reyna (person)
- industry partnership (topic)
- Driven Brands Collision Group (company)
- PPG (company)
- 3M (company)
- KLST Abra (company)
- Danyell Wendland (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260331_from_classroom_to_collision_klst_abra_hosts_career_crawl.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1a76c473-871f-4b16-8f74-78661629a308).