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TechForce Opens Public Voting for 2026 Techs Rock Awards

October 6, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

TechForce Foundation opened public voting Sept. 29 for its 2026 Techs Rock Awards, asking the public to choose two grand prize winners โ€” one student and one working technician โ€” from 12 national finalists who will be honored at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Online voting runs through Oct. 12. A panel of eight […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, SEMA Show, TechForce Foundation, Workforce Development

SEMA Show to Host Techs Rock Awards for Second Year as TechForce Opens 2026 Nominations

June 18, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The SEMA Show will stage TechForce Foundation’s 8th Annual Techs Rock Awards in Las Vegas this fall, the second consecutive year the automotive aftermarket trade show has hosted the national technician recognition program. Online nominations opened June 15 and close Aug. 3. The awards honor students and working professionals across six fields, including a Collision, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, SEMA Show, TechForce Foundation, Workforce Development

Waymo Partners With TechForce Foundation to Fund Technician Scholarships in Nine Cities

February 19, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Waymo announced today a partnership with the TechForce Foundation to fund 28 tuition scholarships for students and working technicians enrolled in technical and community college programs. The scholarships will initially be awarded in Boston, Washington, D.C., New York City, Seattle, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Houston and Miami, with potential expansion as the partnership grows. “This partnership […]

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TechForce Foundation and National Technical Honor Society Award Two Students $2,500 Scholarships

October 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The TechForce Foundation and the National Technical Honor Society awarded their first joint scholarships to two students pursuing careers in technical fields, the organizations announced Monday. Nicholas Sinotte of Lakes Region Community College and Dylan Powell of Itawamba Community College each received $2,500 toward their technical education. Both students enrolled in trade school this fall […]

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TechForce Opens Public Voting for 2025 Techs Rock Awards

October 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Twelve finalists compete for grand prizes as foundation works to address technician shortage. The TechForce Foundation has opened public voting to select winners in its 2025 Techs Rock Awards, which recognizes student and professional technicians amid an ongoing nationwide shortage. Online voting runs through Oct. 15. Two grand prize winners โ€” one student and one […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Grants, SEMA Show, Specialty Equipment Market Association, TechForce Foundation

TechForce Foundation Awards Record $1 Million in Scholarships in June

August 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Elects new board leadership, hires VP of Development. The TechForce Foundation awarded $1 million in student scholarships in June, marking a significant increase from the organization’s $1 million annual distribution just a few years ago. The nonprofit also announced new board leadership and welcomed a vice president of development as it seeks to expand its […]

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SEMA Show to Host TechForce Foundation National Technician Awards for First Time

June 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The SEMA Show will present the 7th Annual Techs Rock Awards on its main stage this November, marking the first time the automotive aftermarket trade show has hosted the national technician recognition program. The awards ceremony, scheduled for November 5 in Las Vegas, Nev. during the 2025 SEMA Show, will honor students and working professionals […]

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TechForce and National Technical Honor Society Partner to Support Students

May 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The TechForce Foundation and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) announced May 20 a partnership to provide resources and scholarship support for technical education students. The nonprofits marked the collaboration with two $2,500 scholarships funded by NTHS and administered by TechForce. The partnership aims to connect students with educational resources and career opportunities through TechForce’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, National Technical Honor Society, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation, Workforce Development

Empire Auto Parts Scholarship Applications Open

February 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Empire Auto Parts has announced the continuation of its Scholarship Fund for the second year. This initiative awards two scholarships to students enrolled in post-secondary collision repair programs in underserved communities within Empire’s market. The fund, created in recognition of Black History Month, is administered by the TechForce Foundation. More information and a scholarship application […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Empire Auto Parts, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation

BASF Partners with Techforce Foundation to Offers Collision Repair Students Scholarships and SEMA Experience

October 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF announced its partnership with the Techforce Foundation to grant five $2,500 scholarships to aspiring collision repair students as part of its Techs for Tomorrow initiative. In addition to financial support, recipients will gain invaluable experience at the SEMA Show being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 5-8. The students selected for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, Scholarships, SEMA Show, TechForce Foundation

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