3M's automotive aftermarket division said Tuesday that it will donate up to $250,000 to train returning U.S. military veterans in the area of auto-collision repair.
The 3M Hire Our Heroes campaign will begin in January in conjunction with the Collision Repair Education Foundation, National Auto Body Council and Operation Comfort.
3M makes many adhesives, protective wraps and other products for the automotive industry.
"Our industry needs qualified repair professionals with the necessary skills to keep pace with the evolving repair standards," said Dale Ross, marketing operations manager for 3M Automotive Aftermarket.
Dee DePass • 612-673-7725
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Business
Business
Edmunds: What you need to know about wrapping your car
Gaze around the next time you're stuck in traffic and see if you're not surprised, maybe even a little saddened, by the monochromatic sea around you. Modern cars come in a fantastic variety of shapes and sizes, but far fewer explore the more vibrant shades of the color wheel.
Business
Ramstad: Health care is a tough arena for AI to make a difference
AI models are meeting their match with the complexity of how people take care of themselves.
Business
Biden administration is announcing plans for up to 12 lease sales for offshore wind energy
The Biden administration is preparing to announce plans for a new five-year schedule to lease federal offshore tracts for wind energy production, with up to a dozen lease sales anticipated beginning this year and continuing through 2028.
Business
The Biden administration is tweaking rules on airline fees and refunds, saying it'll help consumers
The Biden administration issued final rules Wednesday to clarify when airlines must pay refunds for a delayed flight and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation.
Business
TikTok may be banned in the US. Here's what happened when India did it
The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signature.