The TechForce Foundation has named the Finalists in its Techs Rock Awards and opened the public People’s Choice Grand Prize Vote. One Future Technician and one Working Technician Finalist, as chosen by the public vote, will be named Grand Prize Winners. Voting is open now online through February 28. TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards recognizes […]
Empire Auto Part Establishes Scholarship Celebrating Black History Month through TechForce Foundation
Empire Auto Parts, the distributor of aftermarket collision repair parts, announced the creation of the Empire Auto Parts Scholarship Fund. Initially, each year the fund will award two scholarships to two students enrolled in a post- secondary school collision repair program in an underserved community within Empire’s geographic market. The scholarship fund has been created […]
Car ADAS Solutions Partners with TechForce Foundation
Car ADAS Solutions announced a partnership with TechForce Foundation. As part of its partnership, Car ADAS Solutions donated $1,500 to the foundation to become a TechForce Champion, a small business that supports the foundation’s mission of helping students get educated and find careers as professional technicians. “The technician shortage is not going to be overcome […]
TechForce Foundation Report Shows First Increase in a Decade in all Tech School Completions
For the first time in 10 years tech schools have seen an increase in student completions in all segments, signaling positive change in the perception, viability of technician careers. The TechForce Foundation announced the release of its 2023 Technician Supply & Demand Report. The report covers projections for the next five years in both the […]
Jennifer Bergeron Named Chief Growth Officer at TechForce Foundation
Non-profit also welcomes new board members. The TechForce Foundation announced the appointment of Jennifer Bergeron as its first Chief Growth Officer. In addition, TechForce welcomed Dave Smith, Bill Willetts, and Matt Hartford to its Board of Directors. “This is a time of exciting growth for TechForce Foundation,” states Angie Babin, Chair of the TechForce Foundation […]
Nominations Open for 6th Annual Techs Rock Awards
The TechForce Foundation has joined forces with Mecum Auctions to announce the opening of nominations for the 6th Annual Techs Rock Awards. This year, the Awards will honor both working and aspiring student technicians, marking a significant milestone in the program’s history. Nominations are now being accepted until January 14. The Techs Rock Awards will […]
CAWA and TechForce Foundation Partner to Grow Technician Workforce
CAWA and TechForce Foundation have formed a new strategic alliance to address the growth and support of America’s skilled technician workforce. The two not-for-profit organizations will collaborate and share resources to promote the technician profession with young people, connect industry volunteers with future techs and tech school programs, and spotlight the importance of respecting techs […]
BASF Partners with TechForce Foundation to Launch Techs for Tomorrow Scholarship and Industry Experience at SEMA
Five lucky winners will get the experience of a lifetime at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Nev. thanks to a program that encourages up-and-coming talent entering the industry. Working in partnership with TechForce Foundation, BASF is now soliciting nominations for its Techs for Tomorrow program. More information and an application […]
LKQ Donates $50,000 to Support Technician Workforce in Partnership with TechForce Foundation
LKQ Corporation, through the LKQ Community Foundation, and TechForce Foundation have entered into a strategic partnership to support students pursuing a technical education and career as a professional transportation technician. LKQ, the largest provider of alternative vehicle collision replacement products, is concerned over the seriousness of the automotive and collision technician shortage and wants to […]
Nominations Open for TechForce’s 2023 Techs Rock Awards
Five professional transportation/mobility technicians to be recognized nationally for outstanding contributions as role models in their shops and communities. TechForce Foundation’s 5th annual Techs Rock Awards season begins today. TechForce created these awards to honor professional technicians who are full of passion and grit, exhibit true excellence in their work and inspire the next generation […]