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.
If you are active-duty military and are looking to transition to a civilian career, the Changing Lanes program can change your life. Learn from our expert technicians how to transfer and apply the skills and discipline you learned in the military to a rewarding new career in collision repair.
Transition from military service to
a rewarding career in automotive repair
New classes start every five weeks with job placement opportunities offered at one of our Caliber locations upon successful completion. Upon placement, Caliber will provide you with a Gearwrench professional tools package and tailored training plan to continue your career path.
What to expect
- No cost, no G.I. Bill, no VA funds
- Guaranteed job placement upon successful completion at one of our 1,800+ locations in 41 states in all major markets
- Trained in Caliber processes & procedures
- Over 20 I-CAR certifications
- Continued training opportunities upon program completion
- Housing included based on availability
- Opportunity for career growth
- Competitive pay plans
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision (first day coverage)
- Life insurance
- Disability plans (company-sponsored)
- 401(k) with company match
Training on
production vehicles
Training in tool
identification
Learning Disassembly/
Reassembly
Learning Plastic & Metal
repair and welding
methods
Mechanical aptitude
required
Training schedule
Monday-Friday
(8:00am-5:00pm)
Available program tracks
Repair Technician
- 90% hands-on training
- 30 I-CAR certifications
- MAC's AC 609 EPA compliant certification
- $8,500 GEARWRENCH toolkit
Service Advisor
- Computerized collision damage estimating
- 27 I-CAR certifications
- Blueprinting SOPs
- Repair order management
Glass Technican
- 80% hands-on training
- 20 I-CAR certifications
- DuPont certification
- Company van fully equipped with tools
In partnership with
Calibration Technician
- 85% hands-on training
- 24 I-CAR certifications
- ADAS calibrations: static & dynamic SOPs
- ADAS diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Company van fully equipped with tools
Diagnostic Technician
- 80% hands-on training
- 37 I-CAR certifications
- Electude Training
- Electrical vehicle training & certifications
- Company van & 8,000 toolkit
FAQs
Have more questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions
about this program for more in-depth answers.
Our story
Learn what makes Caliber the leading collision center in the U.S. and why it's a
great place to work.
Learn MoreWe believe in taking care of our teammates like family
Restoring The Rhythm Of Your Life®. This is the Purpose we live by every day. We don’t just restore cars, we restore lives. From getting people back on the road, to being immersed in our communities, it’s what drives us to do our best work every day. And it starts with our teammates. We’re dedicated to creating a culture of people who care about each other and know their company values and respects them. Part of that is providing you with great pay and industry-leading benefits - including company paid holidays and paid time off - all from Day 1!
My Core Benefits
401(k) and
Medical
Several plans to choose from with weekly rates and ability to add family
Vision
VSP accepted at most providers
Flexible Health Accounts
Health care FSA, dependent care FSA and transition benefits
Voluntary Medical Insurance
Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plan
Dental
PPO and HMO plans with weekly rates
Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
Company paid - all full-time employees
401(k) and
Financial Wellness
Automatic enrollment at 2% with company match
Additional benefits
Identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, teammate discounts, health advocates
*May vary by company
