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Spark News | April 2020

April 8, 2020

Topics in Spark News for April 2020:

FutureTechs Rock Awards | Motorius – Phoenix Art Museum | Recipient of the Sunstate Equipment Diesel Scholarship | Automotive Technician vs. Mechanic | Arkansas Trucking Association’s Carl Tapp Memorial Technician Scholarship

Staying home? Tour a museum!

Auto museums around the world are making social distancing a little more bearable with virtual tours you can enjoy from wherever you find yourself these days. Our friends at Motorius have compiled a list of the best of these tours. Check out Motorious’s list here>>

As a bonus, our friends at the Phoenix Art Museum have also created a virtual tour of their Legends of Speed exhibit featuring famous racecars from the past 100 years! Check out Legends of Speed here>>

TechForce blog highlight: Automotive Technician vs. Mechanic: What’s the Difference?

Do you subscribe to the TechForce blog? Check out this illuminating highlight from our latest article:

“We hear the question often: What’s the difference between an auto technician and auto mechanic?

Unfortunately, each title brings a different image to mind, but they’re still used interchangeably. Technicians are all about critical thinking, focus, attention to detail and using deductive reasoning to “put the pieces together” in a strategic approach to their work. Whereas mechanics…” read the full blog post here>>

Scholarship recipient highlight: TCAT student Ireland

Ireland is the recipient of the Sunstate Equipment Diesel Scholarship! For Ireland, “Fixing things has always been a passion mine… My dream career would be working for myself on diesel powered trucks and equipment.” Being the only woman among a classroom full of men motivates her to work even harder to achieve her dream of owning her own shop. Keep up the great work, Ireland! Learn more and apply for TechForce Foundation scholarships here>>

Scholarships you can apply for today

The deadline to apply for Arkansas Trucking Association’s Carl Tapp Memorial Technician Scholarship has been extended an extra month! Applications are now due April 30, 2020. Learn more about the scholarship, including eligibility criteria, and apply on Arkansas Trucking Association’s website>>

TechForce Foundation continues to operate at 100% to support students with scholarships and grants. If you need support to pursue your technical education in this critical time apply on our website here>>

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