Attention Students: Pro Spot Hosts the Collision Education Foundation - Carlsbad, CA, March 9th

Calling all high school and college students interested in creating a future and starting a career in collision repair! On Thursday, March 9th, 2017, we are hosting the Collision Education Foundation Career Fair. This gives you the opportunity to meet and talk with collision repair industry professionals about your future. The career fair runs from 830am to 230pm at Pro Spot International, located at 5932 Sea Otter Place, Carlsbad, CA 92010. If you would like more information on the event, visit the Collision Education Foundation online.

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