August 24th, 2020 by TechForce Foundation
Covid Pandemic Highlights Value of Transportation Techs The COVID-19 pandemic has shattered many preconceived notions about careers and technology. In particular, demand for transportation technicians is surging as the government has declared transportation technicians (mechanics) to be essential workers. However, many people, including students contemplating future options and individuals contemplating career changes, are unaware of
August 5th, 2020 by TechForce Foundation
America’s Automotive Trust and Its Partner Charities Unveil “Preserve the Passion℠” National initiative aims to preserve and evolve car culture, community, and careers across the country. TACOMA, Wash. (August 4, 2020) — America’s Automotive Trust and its partner organizations have unveiled a new movement aimed at preserving and evolving car culture throughout the North
June 23rd, 2020 by TechForce Foundation
Let’s Talk Wheels: Mike Pressendo (June 20, 2020) On June 20, 2020 TechForce Chief Marketing & Officer Mike Pressendo joined host Mike Herzing for an interview on the ‘Let’s Talk Wheels’ Radio Show and podcast. The interview covered the technician shortage, opportunities for technicians and stories about students who found success in their technical
April 14th, 2020 by TechForce Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TechForce Announces 2020 FutureTechs Rock Grand Prize Winner – Griffin Howland Nine transportation technician students recognized for outstanding contributions as role models at school and in their communities. April 14, 2020 – SCOTTSDALE, AZ — TechForce Foundation announces the 2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards Grand Prize Winner is Griffin Howland, a senior in high
April 7th, 2020 by TechForce Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TechForce Foundation Announces 2020 Finalists and Opens Public Grand Prize Vote NINE TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AS ROLE MODELS AT SCHOOL AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES April 7, 2020 – SCOTTSDALE, AZ — TechForce Foundation announces the finalists for the 2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards and opens the Grand Prize public
March 23rd, 2020 by TechForce Foundation
TechForce still operating at 100%.Student needs expected to spike. Dear students, TechForce partners and supporters, We know coronavirus (COVID-19) is top of mind for everyone, as it is for all of us at TechForce Foundation. At this critical time, it is even more important for TechForce to remain dedicated and focused on our mission
March 10th, 2020 by TechForce Foundation
TechForce Foundation Announces 2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards TEN TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN STUDENTS TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AS ROLE MODELS AT SCHOOL AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES March 10, 2020 – SCOTTSDALE, AZ — TechForce Foundation’s annual FutureTechs Rock Awards season has begun, and now’s the chance to nominate an up-and-coming student tech! As a nonprofit
January 21st, 2020 by TechForce Foundation
NEWS RELEASE TechForce Foundation Launches “Be A Pathfinder” Campaign to Connect Students with Hands-On Transportation Technician Education & Careers What’s Your Path? Finding a Career that Fits Your Learning Style SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jan. 21, 2019 — Across the country, students and their families are looking forward to what the new year may have
January 15th, 2020 by TechForce Foundation
NEWS RELEASE RPM Foundation to Honor Indy Car Racer Lyn St. James with 2019 Mentor of the Year Award CHICAGO, Ill. — January 15, 2020 — Former Indy Car racer Lyn St. James will be honored on January 18, 2020 with the third annual RPM Foundation Mentor of the Year award, during a joint
January 14th, 2020 by TechForce Foundation
Meet the Fall 2019 recipients of the Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship Scottsdale, Ariz – January 14, 2020 – NASCAR Technical Institute students Genna Dalrymple and Empriss Garrett have been named as the Fall/Winter 2019 recipients of TechForce Foundation’s Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship. Awarded in memory of NASCAR official Brienne Davis,
