The Collision Appraiser Program (CAP) at Kendall Kares Foundation was created to address the growing shortage of skilled auto appraisers across Georgia and the Southeast. Each year, increasing auto collisions drive demand for professionals who can accurately assess vehicle damage and assist drivers, insurers, and repair shops.
CAP’s model is structured around six key service areas.
The CAP curriculum is a four-week, forty-hour program designed to efficiently prepare adults for careers in auto collision appraisal. Instruction covers fundamental concepts of auto damage assessment, repair processes, and the terminology used across the insurance and collision repair industries.
Learning happens not just in a classroom but in real body shops, with contract instructors guiding participants through the entire appraisal process. Students observe and participate in real damage assessments, estimate repairs, and interact with vehicles and equipment used in daily operations.
A core requirement for modern appraisers is fluency in leading software tools like CCC One. CAP provides dedicated training modules on digital estimating, giving each participant direct Kendall Kares Foundation, Inc. experience with the same platforms they will encounter in the field.
Although auto collision/estimator certification is not required in Georgia, CAP’s curriculum is aligned with the requirements of leading industry credentials, including I-CAR and ASE. Participants receive targeted preparation, review materials, and instructor support to help them successfully complete certification exams, if this is their desire.
We provide job placement assistance, including resume workshops, mock interviews, and introductions to employer partners in the insurance and auto repair sectors. Our network includes shops and insurers in Metro Atlanta, and we help connect graduates to open positions that match their skills and interests.
Success in a new career often depends on more than technical skills. That’s why we integrate essential support services into every cohort. Participants attend financial literacy workshops through local bank partnerships, develop basic small business skills, and receive continuing education.
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