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title: "Exploring Careers in Collision Repair: Abra Princeton Hosts Teachers for Career Crawl"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/7297c678-a27a-49f0-9339-f5555b372631
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241218_exploring_careers_in_collision_repair_abra_princeton_hosts_teachers_for_car.html
category: "Collision"
industry: "Automotive"
segment: "Collision"
published: 2024-12-18T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:14:59.687Z
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# Exploring Careers in Collision Repair: Abra Princeton Hosts Teachers for Career Crawl

**TL;DR:** Abra Princeton hosted a Career Crawl event for Princeton teachers to learn about career opportunities in the automotive repair industry. The event was supported by Driven Brands and featured presentations from industry partners, including PPG and 3M.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-12-18. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241218_exploring_careers_in_collision_repair_abra_princeton_hosts_teachers_for_car.html).*

## Story

Last month, Princeton teachers spent the morning engaging with local businesses to learn about various industries. Each participating business shared insights into career opportunities, career paths, and the skills necessary for success in their respective fields. The event's goal was for teachers to gather new knowledge and experiences to share with their students.

Abra Princeton showcased the world of auto body repair, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), and auto glass repair to the teachers at Princeton Public Schools. At the Abra Princeton location, teachers had the opportunity to get hands-on experience in every step of the repair process. The day was filled with interactive learning activities, including spraying clear coat on a tailgate, running scans on vehicles, and even using a self-piercing rivet gun to join aluminum.

“It’s important for us to not only repair cars but also repair connections to the community,” said Kedrick Johnson, owner of Abra Princeton. “By hosting teachers and giving them a hands-on experience, we’re opening their eyes to the exciting careers in the automotive repair industry that they can share with their students.”

“At Driven Brands, we are proud to support Abra Princeton in its mission to engage with the local community,” said Damien Reyna, US Chief Operating Officer, Driven Brands Collision. “It’s crucial for educators to understand the dynamic, fast-paced nature of the automotive repair industry, and events like these allow us to inspire the next generation of skilled workers.”

The KLST franchise also extends its thanks to their industry partners, Jerald from PPG, and John from 3M, for their valuable presentations during the event.

The Career Crawl event had a lasting impact on the participating teachers. Many expressed excitement about bringing new insights back to their classrooms and encouraging students to explore career paths in the skilled trades. For Abra Princeton, this event not only helped raise awareness of the many opportunities within the automotive industry but also fostered important relationships with local educators that will continue to benefit the community.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Automotive (sector)
- Driven Brands (company)
- career development (topic)
- automotive repair (topic)
- Damien Reyna (person)
- PPG (company)
- industry partnerships (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241218_exploring_careers_in_collision_repair_abra_princeton_hosts_teachers_for_car.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/7297c678-a27a-49f0-9339-f5555b372631).