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TechForce Foundation

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Our Mission: To champion students to and through their education and into careers as professional technicians.

Press Releases

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Donald Ranquist of CarMax selected for top honors in 3rd annual Awards honoring technicians.
Dec. 7, 2021
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TechForce Foundation report shows technicians supply took a big hit in 2020 from COVID while demand continued to increase.
Oct. 29, 2021
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TechForce Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has launched its national “Because I’m a Tech...'' campaign featuring a diverse group of technicians sharing their stories...
Aug. 27, 2021

Videos

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This tech started off at veterinary school before she found a career in the auto industry as a certified Nissan Master Technician.
Dec. 7, 2022
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You aren't alone in your struggle to find and keep young techs in your shop. Three industry stakeholders weigh in on what we are doing wrong — and how to fix it — in the fight...
June 24, 2021

Resources

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When TechForce Foundation released its Technician Demand report and Technician Supply report, the gravity of the transportation technician shortage was clearly evident.
May 13, 2019

Blogs

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A successful automotive technology professional needs skills that go beyond identifying the cause of a ping, thump, or ticking noise under the hood.
April 21, 2022
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The cars, trucks, and motorcycles of today are far different than those of a generation ago, which requires significant technical skills from the workers who service them.
March 16, 2022
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An auto technician’s tool set is critical to their career. Here are the basic tools you need to get going when you start out.
Feb. 21, 2022
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You've thought long and hard and decided that a transportation tech career is the right path for you. But how do you know which school to choose? This article will guide you through...
Feb. 4, 2022
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Unfortunately, each title brings a different image to mind, but they’re still used interchangeably.
Jan. 18, 2022
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You don’t have to navigate this new working world all on your own. Check out these tips from women techs on how to succeed in the tech industry.
Oct. 19, 2021
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While there are great rewards for women in an auto tech career—working with your hands, building something from scratch, the opportunity to be an entrepreneur—there are also challenges...
Oct. 15, 2021

Articles

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Deyling Rodriguez has fallen in love with wrenching, and says he's benefitting from being assigned to work alongside a more seasoned technician.
Dec. 20, 2024
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Angel Deleon is a rookie technician who thinks the automotive industry needs to do more to help techs build their toolboxes.
Dec. 20, 2024
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This entry-level technician has thoughts on what the automotive industry needs, from mentoring to affordable training options.
Dec. 17, 2024
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Felipe Maldonado is an automotive technician in a Houston dealership’s service department. He says training and mentoring programs are key pieces to attracting and maintaining...
Dec. 13, 2024
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Creed Crockett is a rookie automotive technician in Denton, Texas. He offers his “two cents” on what he's learning, and what he hopes an employer can offer to young technicians...
Dec. 12, 2024
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Taylor Green is a technician working at a dealership, and he says young techs would benefit from an incentive-based program that helps them build a tool chest.
Dec. 5, 2024
Beret DeWeese, right, has spent 15 years in the automotive aftermarket, and is currently working as a technician and trainer at Wynne Ford in Hampton, Virginia.
A first-person perspective based on lessons from 15-plus years in the industry.
Sept. 6, 2024
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Caden Baaske is a 20-year-old automotive student who just started his first full-time job as an automotive technician. He says it took some time before he found a found an employer that felt like it was the right fit.
Meet Caden Baaske, a 20-year old who is a long-time automotive hobbyist who is capitalizing on his passion to start a career as a professional automotive technician. Caden began...
March 1, 2024
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Long before she became the controller at White’s Canyon Motors, a Ford dealership, Sidney Olson started out as an apprentice at White’s Queen City Motors, a Chevy dealership, ...
Dec. 6, 2023
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Making a career change at age 30 didn’t stop this young tech from obtaining his dream job.
July 6, 2023

News

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The collaboration intends to help relieve the ongoing technician shortage.
May 17, 2024
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2024 Techs Rock Awards winners announced
One high school student and one technician received the grand prize in the 6th annual Techs Rock Awards.
March 8, 2024
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TechForce and Mecum partner to open Techs Rock Awards
Nominations are now being accepted until January 14, 2024.
Nov. 22, 2023
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NAPA, TechForce Foundation celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
By joining together, NAPA and Techforce Foundation are launching 'The NAPA Success for Techs Scholarships', which will be awarded this fall.
Nov. 13, 2023
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TechForce Foundation's 2023 Techs Rock Award winner announced
18-year-old shop owner Riley Schlick-Trask wins TechForce’s 2023 Techs Rock Awards.
June 26, 2023
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TechForce opens public vote for Grand Prize in 2023 Techs Rock Awards
The TechForce Foundation has announced the Category Winners in the 2023 Techs Rock Awards and opens the Grand Price public vote.
June 16, 2023
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Ford donates $1M to TechForce Foundation to support scholarship program
The largest scholarship donation in TechForce history will nearly double the amount of scholarships awarded to financially-struggling students who are pursuing their career to...
March 30, 2023
TechForce Foundation’s 2023 FutureTechs Rock Awards now open
Over $10,000 in prizes and a scholarship will be awarded to ten students.
Jan. 24, 2023
TechForce Foundation announces 2022 Techs Rock Awards winner
Auto Technician Daniel McCrum of Gulfport, Miss. was named grand prize winner.
Dec. 7, 2022
TechForce Foundation announces category winners of 2022 Techs Rock Awards
The Foundation also opens public grand prize vote.
Nov. 28, 2022

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Auto technician Chiquita Downs is all in on achieving her big goals in the industry.
May 2, 2023
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This tech proved her doubters wrong and hopes she can inspire other young individuals to take on the challenge of becoming a master technician like her.
April 10, 2023
Technician shortage still a serious challenge, TechForce reports
The recently released TechForce 2022 Transportation Technician Supply & Demand Report highlights extended decline in supply of new technicians.
Nov. 8, 2022
TechForce Foundation now accepting nominations for annual Techs Rock Awards
Now in its fourth year, the Techs Rock Awards will be accepting nominations through Nov. 4.
Oct. 26, 2022
Clary Bellino Volvo Technician
Networking within the company opened doors to a more challenging and fulfilling career.
Jan. 28, 2022
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This 23-year-old tech didn't let rude comments from other students stand in her way.
Dec. 29, 2021
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The Foundation announces its five category winners and opens public grand prize vote.
Nov. 29, 2021
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Whitlock's boss sends customers down the road if they refuse to have their car repaired by a female technician.
Nov. 16, 2021
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Five deserving technicians to be recognized for outstanding contributions as role models in their shops and communities.
Oct. 27, 2021