Rising Technicians, a Tip for Success: Keep Learning by Scott Miller, President & CEO, Interstate Batteries The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the United States needs at least 120,000 new transportation technicians each year just to meet demand. The automotive aftermarket is a $277B industry, growing since 2010 and predicted to continue. It’s
Read MoreStudent receives Daimler Trucks North America ‘Finish First’ scholarship Meet Twyla. Thanks to TechForce Foundation’s “Daimler Trucks North America ‘Finish First’ MSAT” Scholarship, Twyla completed her advanced technician training earlier this summer and is now pursuing her dream of a career as a professional transportation technician. TechForce Foundation heard from Twyla before
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TechForce Foundation® announces sponsorship of TMCFutureTech skills competition for 3rd straight year Expands support of nationwide competition for students in diesel technician programs SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., August 15, 2019 — TechForce Foundation®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to champion students to and through their education and into careers as professional technicians in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FedEx® Freight Supports TechForce Foundation®’s FutureTech Success® Campaign The company joins the growing industry-wide initiative to close the skills gap and fuel the next generation of technicians SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 23, 2019 — FedEx Freight is joining forces
Meet the Recipients of TechForce Foundation’s AMSOIL Scholarships Thank you, AMSOIL, for your support for future technicians! DRIVING TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE OF TECHNICIANS Madeline says, “I love living on the Gulf, and I have always been passionate about working with my hands. In high school I went to a tech school and loved every minute
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Las Vegas Concours names TechForce Foundation its charity beneficiary of Opening Night Gala LAS VEGAS, NV, July 16, 2019 – The Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance has named TechForce Foundation as the charity beneficiary of its Opening Night Gala on Friday, October 25, 2019, at the Keep Memories
TechForce Foundation and its Partners to Deliver Two Keynote Presentations at Women in Automotive Conference TechForce Foundation and its partners are scheduled to deliver back to back keynote presentations later this month on the main stage at the Women in Automotive national conference. The June 25 keynote presentations include a 30 minute panel
This article orginally appeared on www.Barrett-Jackson.com June 10, 2019 here>> Barrett-Jackson’s Connecticut event becomes even more family-friendly Don’t leave the kids behind if you’re thinking of coming to the 4th Annual Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut! This year’s event kicks off with Shell Family Day/Preview Day on Wednesday, June 26. There’s
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Brandon Eckenrode, Collision Repair Education Foundation Director of Development (312) 231-0258 Brandon.Eckenrode@ed-foundation.org TECHFORCE FOUNDATION AND COLLISION REPAIR EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Hoffman Estates, Ill. – May 28, 2019 – TechForce Foundation, in partnership with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), awarded three collision repair students with scholarships funded
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 1, 2019 Arkansas Trucking Association announces technician scholarship recipients LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – The Arkansas Trucking Association is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of the Carl Tapp Memorial Scholarship Fund. High school seniors Ryan McKnight of West Fork High School and Clint VanPoucke of Elkins High School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Techforce Foundation Announces 2019 FutureTechs Rock Awards Winners Ten automotive, diesel, motorcycle and collision repair technician students recognized for outstanding contributions as role models at school and in their communities. April 17, 2019 – SCOTTSDALE, AZ — TechForce Foundation announces the 2019 FutureTechs Rock Awards Grand Prize Winner is