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TechForce Foundation Announces Collision Repair Student is Grand Prize Winner of Annual FutureTechs Rock Awards

March 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Taeler Coverdale of Houston honored with $1,000 scholarship and $4,000 in prizes. Taeler Coverdale, a collision repair student at Universal Technical Institute in Houston, Texas has been named as Grand Prize Winner in TechForce Foundation ’s 2023 FutureTechs Rock Awards. TechForce created this prestigious award to honor aspiring technicians and recognize students with a promising […]

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TechForce Foundation Welcomes New Board Members and Officers

February 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The TechForce Foundation announced new officers to its Board of Directors for 2023 including Jon Vesely Vice Chair; Paul Halsch, Treasurer; David Ellis, Secretary; and Jennifer Maher as Ex-Officio Member. Angie Babin is returning as Chair/President. “Our new officers and board members bring a tremendous passion for our charitable mission along with a wide range […]

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Nominations Open in TechForce Foundation’s 2023 FutureTechs Rock Awards

January 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The TechForce Foundation’s 5th annual FutureTechs Rock Awards season has begun. TechForce created this prestigious award to honor aspiring technicians and recognize students with a promising future in the transportation industry. The FutureTechs Rock Awards are accepting nominations through 8 PM (EST), February 10. You can nominate a technician student today online. Over $10,000 in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Nominations, TechForce Foundation

Enterprise and Ford Partner to Expand Collision Engineering Program

January 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Partnership seeks to address collision repair technician shortage. Program will add seventh school in U.S. Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with the Ford Motor Company Fund to support the growth of the Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The new industry partnership will expand the CEP to a new college […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Career and Technical Education, Enterprise Holdings, Ford Motor Company, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation

TechForce Partners with Caliber Collision to Help Young People Explore Collision Repair Technical Education and Careers

December 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The TechForce Foundation recently launched a new video in partnership with Caliber Collision, #BeaCollisionTech, designed to educate young people about the opportunities and benefits that a career in collision repair offers. TechForce’s annual Supply and Demand Report revealed that among the transportation sectors, collision is suffering the most from the tech shortage. The ratio of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber, Career and Technical Education, TechForce Foundation, Workforce Development

Caliber Partners with TechForce Foundation and Learning Undefeated to Reach Future Collision Repair Technician Leaders

November 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Caliber, Learning Undefeated, TechForce Foundation, Workforce Development

TechForce Foundation Accepting Nominations for its 4th Annual Techs Rock Awards through November 4

October 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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TechForce Launches Because I’m A Tech Campaign

August 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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TechForce Foundation Accepting Nominations for its 4th Annual FutureTechs Rock Awards

April 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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Caliber’s Angie Babin Elected Chair of TechForce Foundation Board of Directors

February 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Caliber, People, TechForce Foundation

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