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Happy holidays Spenser,
With the end of the year upon us, TechForce’s December newsletter is looking forward to 2023.
Inside this edition: Free events, scholarships, ways to support technician students this holiday season, and even an instructor-exclusive contest with $10,000 in prizes on the line!
Thank you for your support this past year. 2022 saw the continued growth of the TechForce career network, the launch of the TechForce App and our mobile STEM Career Center, and our 40,000th scholarship awarded! Learn more in TechForce’s 2022 holiday greeting.
Five instructors will each take home $2,000 to spend on GEARWRENCH Tools of their choice! It takes less than five minutes to enter. Log in or join TechForce to enter the contest before it ends on Jan. 20, 2023.
Luke’s interest in aviation maintenance was sparked by a field trip to a local airport. Read his story for insight into the impact of TechForce’s student support.
Daniel McCrum of CarMax in Gulfport, MS is the 2022 Techs Rock Awards Grand Prize Winner! Daniel’s achievements are proof that a technical education and career are viable pathways to success. Learn more about the 2022 Techs Rock Awards at TechForce.org/TechsRock.
Over 300 6-12th graders got an inside look at high-tech hands-on careers with TechForce’s STEM Career Center & partner exhibits at X-STEM Phoenix. Learn more.
TechForce is a 501(c)(3) charity that champions technical careers so communities thrive. Your charitable gift of any size helps connect aspiring technicians to education they need to succeed! Make your tax-deductible donation now.
Only one month left until nominations open for the FutureTechs Rock Awards, honoring the best transportation technician students! View last year’s Winners and learn more about the Awards at TechForce.org/FutureTechsRock.
Scholarships & Grants
Here are just a few of the scholarships & grants currently available in TechForce. Our scholarship portal just had a system refresh, so now is a great time to make sure your General Application has the most up-to-date information. Visit TechForce.org/Scholarships to apply for these scholarships and more from around the industry:
TechForce Accelerate Tuition Scholarships Deadline: Dec 31, 2022 | Amount: $1,000–$2,000 Learn more and apply>>
Life Happens Emergency Grants Deadline: Dec 31, 2022 | Amount: $400–$1,200 Learn more and apply>>
Join us for a backstage tour of Mecum Kissimmee in Florida on January 7th! Tickets are limited to students and instructors only. Log in or join TechForce to get your free ticket.
Don’t miss the TechForce Mobile STEM Career Center at EVIT Expo 2023 on January 28th! Join us for games and to learn more about high-tech in-demand technician careers. View event details.
Not every student needs to attend a 4-year university; a technical education and career is a viable road to success. Our #BeACollisionTech video produced in partnership with Caliber Collision is designed to educate young people about this fact. See the video here.
Student by student and industry by industry we’re a connector that changes outcomes and strengthens communities. Your car donation will help us continue this exciting and important work. Donate your vehicle to TechForce online or by calling (877) 957-2277.
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Happy Holidays from TechForce Foundation!
Something Just for Instructors: Win $2,000 in GEARWRENCH Tools
Aviation student earns TechForce scholarship
Meet 2022 Techs Rock Awards Grand Prize
Students Get Hands-On at X-STEM Phoenix
Donate to TechForce and Help a Young Person Find the Right Career Fit
2023 FutureTechs Rock Nominations Open
Jan. 7: VIP Student Experience @ Mecum
Jan. 28: TechForce STEM Career Center @ EVIT Expo
TechForce & Caliber Collision Video Showcases Demand for Tech Careers
Have an Unused Vehicle? Donate it to Support Future Mobility Technicians
TechForce Leaderboard Challenge
