October 21, 2025—PHOENIX, AZ and FLAT ROCK, NC—Continuing their impactful 2025 collaboration, leading skilled trade nonprofits TechForce Foundation and National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) announced the first recipients of a joint scholarship. Nicholas Sinotte (Lakes Region Community College) and Dylan Powell (Itawamba Community College) each received $2,500 toward their technical education. This collaboration provides students with resources and critical scholarship support to excel in their technical education and successfully transition to the skilled technician workforce.
Both scholarship recipients started trade school this fall, are National Technical Honor Society members, and actively participate in the TechForce™ Network. Their involvement and passion for technical education helped them stand out amongst their peers.
“I am working toward a college degree and certifications in both automotive and marine technology,” says Nicholas Sinotte. “My family’s finances are limited…this scholarship provides critical support as I work toward that goal. This scholarship brings me one step closer to that future, and I am truly grateful.”
Dylan Powell has taken classes or worked in construction, painting, and welding, and interned with an electrical engineer. In his words, “The most fun of these was definitely manufacturing… When it came time to pick a career pathway, Industrial Maintenance is the only thing I felt I would enjoy. I am excited for the hands-on work and challenging, new skills I will learn!”
The scholarship, funded by NTHS and administered by TechForce, was created in May 2025 in celebration of the nonprofit-to-nonprofit partnership between the two organizations. NTHS and TechForce are connecting students to combined educational resources including training content, scholarships and grants, industry connections, and career opportunities. More information is available at NTHS.org/TechForce/.
“Students like Dylan and Nicholas see the opportunities in a technician career, and we are proud to help them achieve their goals,” says Jennifer Maher, TechForce Foundation CEO. “TechForce Foundation is solving the disconnect between emerging talent and industry needs, starting with technicians. Our nonprofit-to-nonprofit partnership with NTHS brings us closer to realizing that vision. Together we are connecting more students than ever to the TechForce™ workforce platform, designed to connect industry and education in real, measurable ways.”
Peyton Holland, NTHS Executive Director adds, “At NTHS, we’re proud to recognize the brilliantly skilled students in Career & Technical Education who are building not only their own futures but the foundation of our workforce and communities. Partnering with TechForce Foundation allows us to celebrate and support outstanding students like Dylan and Nicholas, who are pursuing challenging, high-demand careers with passion and purpose. Together, we’re elevating the profile of technical education and expanding opportunities for CTE students nationwide.”
About TechForce Foundation
TechForce Foundation is a national nonprofit, 501(c)(3) with the mission to champion all
students to and through their education and into careers as professional technicians. TechForce powers the technician workforce by awarding more than $6 million in scholarships and grants annually to financially disadvantaged students; changes perceptions towards this evolving, ‘new collar’ STEM career; and provides local career exploration and workforce development programming. TechForce’s online network of students, working technicians, instructors, employers, industry professionals and enthusiasts is the conduit through which the charity delivers its free resources for the benefit of aspiring technicians. For more information, visit techforce.org. Follow us on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linkedin.
About the National Technical Honor Society
The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is the honor society for Career and Technical Education (CTE), serving high schools, career centers, community & technical colleges, and universities across the U.S. NTHS celebrates student achievement, promotes educational excellence, and champions the skilled workforce of tomorrow. With over 100,000 active members annually and over $300,000 awarded in scholarships each year, NTHS is committed to elevating the perception of CTE and empowering students through recognition, leadership, service, and career development. For more information, visit nths.org or follow NTHS on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter).
Media Contacts:
- TechForce Foundation: Reagan Bender, rbender@techforce.org
- National Technical Honor Society: Christina Councill, ccouncill@nths.org
