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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.

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Donald Ranquist of CarMax selected for top honors in 3rd annual Awards honoring technicians.
TechForce Foundation report shows technicians supply took a big hit in 2020 from COVID while demand continued to increase.
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...

Videos

This tech started off at veterinary school before she found a career in the auto industry as a certified Nissan Master Technician.
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...

Resources

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

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.
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.
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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.
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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...
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News

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The collaboration intends to help relieve the ongoing technician shortage.
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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.
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TechForce and Mecum partner to open Techs Rock Awards
By joining together, NAPA and Techforce Foundation are launching 'The NAPA Success for Techs Scholarships', which will be awarded this fall.
18-year-old shop owner Riley Schlick-Trask wins TechForce’s 2023 Techs Rock Awards.

Articles

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After over 30 years in federal government, Joshua Lashbrook faced an unexpected career ending but chose to reinvent himself by pursuing automotive technology.
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Through the Ford ASSET program, Kaydan combines classroom instruction with full-time work at Ford dealerships, gaining skills and experience for his career in automotive.
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Erie County Technical School student Katherine Raines defies gender stereotypes by excelling in automotive technology.
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Through focus and dedication, Marcello Dean combines academic studies, practical restoration work, and shop management to develop a robust skill set for his future.
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Conor Miller’s experience reveals the challenges faced by aspiring auto technicians, including economic barriers and generational disconnects.
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Elizabeth’s story exemplifies how adult learners can successfully combine work and education, gaining valuable skills while pursuing their dreams in automotive.
Luis Andrade discovered welding in high school and is building a timeline for his professional career.
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Vy Tran doesn't shy away from the deep knowledge needed to master electrical systems. It will make her an efficient technician and trainer.
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The evolution of the industry is keeping Shasten Tomas motivated as he studies aircraft engine maintenance at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
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TechForce Foundation Young Technician Editorials Meet a young problem solving innovator: Mete Genc Mete Genc may still be in high school, but his understanding of automotive technology...

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Mark Schupp II started his automotive career as a freshman in high school. He's now pursuing another diagnostic mission.
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Luis Perez is skilled in carpentry and construction, but a heart-to-heart conversation with his father led him to train for his dream job: a motorcycle technician.
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A student at the NASCAR Technical Institute, Haiden McMurray wants to become a go-to problem solver.
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A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Collen Pulfer is turning his professional attention to a career in diesel mechanics.
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Queen Sheba Johnson sees automotive repair as an avenue to help people and support underserved communities.
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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.
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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.
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This entry-level technician has thoughts on what the automotive industry needs, from mentoring to affordable training options.
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...
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...
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.