The Caliber family of brands, including Caliber Collision, Caliber Auto Care and Caliber Auto Glass, is highlighting its Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) and partnering with two national nonprofits, TechForce Foundation and Learning Undefeated, dedicated to workforce development in the technician field and creation of unique STEM experiences for students from under-resourced communities. STEM Education is an […]
TechForce Foundation Accepting Nominations for its 4th Annual Techs Rock Awards through November 4
Five transportation technicians to be recognized for outstanding contributions as role models in their shops and communities. The TechForce Foundation’s annual Techs Rock Awards season has begun. TechForce created this award to honor professional technicians who mentor and inspire the next generation of techs, bring excellence to their workplaces and communities, and demonstrate passion and […]
TechForce Launches Because I’m A Tech Campaign
The TechForce Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has launched its “Because I’m a Tech” campaign. Timed to align with Labor Day, the campaign celebrates skilled trades and promotes this career path. “Because I’m a Tech” shares technicians’ testimonials across industry sectors, from auto, diesel and collision repair to aviation, restoration, marine, welding and motorsports, highlighting […]
TechForce Foundation Accepting Nominations for its 4th Annual FutureTechs Rock Awards
The TechForce Foundation announced that the annual FutureTechs Rock Awards season has begun. TechForce created this award to honor aspiring technicians and recognize those students with a promising future in the transportation industry. The FutureTechs Rock Awards are accepting nominations through 4 p.m. (PDT), April 19. Nominations can be made online. Over $17,000 in scholarships […]
Caliber’s Angie Babin Elected Chair of TechForce Foundation Board of Directors
The TechForce Foundation announced Angie Babin, VP of Supply Chain with Caliber Collision has been elected President/Chair of its Board of Directors. TechForce also announced its 2022 officers and board members, including high-level executives, experts and educators from throughout the transportation industry. “Since joining the Board in 2018, Angie Babin has made significant contributions to […]
TechForce Introduces the Peer Network to Advance Careers of Future and Working Transportation Technicians
The TechForce Foundation has introduced a free online platform dedicated to launching and advancing the careers of next generation technicians. As the provider of more than $1.5 million in scholarships annual for post-secondary technician training, TechForce has been dedicated to solving the transportation technician shortage by helping students to and through careers as transportation techs […]
TechForce Announces Griffin Howland FutureTechs Rock Grand Prize Winner
The TechForce Foundation announced the 2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards Grand Prize Winner is Griffin Howland, a senior in high school attending Pickens County Career and Technology College, in Liberty, S.C. TechForce the award to honor our student community and recognize those who have a promising future and will shape the transportation industry. Griffin’s nominator stated, […]
TechForce Foundation Announces 2020 Finalists for FutureTechs Rock Student Awards
The TechForce Foundation announced the finalists for the 2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards and opens the Grand Prize public vote. Information on the finalists and voting for the Grand Prize Winner is available online through 7 p.m. EDT tomorrow, April 10. Finalists were selected from eligible nominations by industry expert judges. Each will receive an AutoZone […]
TechForce Foundation Announces 2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards
Nominations are now open for TechForce Foundation’s annual FutureTechs Rock Awards. TechForce created this award to honor our student community and recognize those who have a promising future and will shape the transportation industry. More information and a nomination form are available online. Nominations are open through 4 p.m. (PDT) on March 24. There will […]
CCAR and TechForce Foundation Partner on Be a Pathfinder Campaign
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) and TechForce Foundation are partnering for the Be A Pathfinder promotion designed to engage students and their influencers through exploring learning styles and career roadmaps. The Be a Pathfinder campaign guides future technicians, parents and influencers to recognize the life-long opportunities of a career in the transportation industry […]