Icahn Automotive Announces ‘Race To 2026’ Program To Address Service Technician Shortage
The new program aims to recruit, train and retain technicians, helping to fill an industry-wide talent gap projected to grow to 46,000 positions by 2026.
TechForce Report Reveals Shortage Of Vehicle Technicians Continues to Worsen
An overall gap in supply and demand of new entrant transportation technicians continues to grow despite slight uptick in diesel certifications.
Mercedes-Benz USA Expands Training Programs To Address Technician Shortage
In the program, students will train on Mercedes-Benz vehicles, intern at a Mercedes-Benz dealership and have the opportunity to gain full-time employment after completing the program.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Addresses Automotive Technician Shortage With Latest Round Of Garage Gurus Scholarships
Federal-Mogul Motorparts has awarded 12 $2,500 tuition scholarships on behalf of its Garage Gurus technical education network to students enrolled in accredited post-secondary automotive technology schools.
USA Today Highlights Looming Shortage of Technicians
In the story headlined, “Serious shortage of skilled auto mechanics looming,” the newspaper states, “in a world of job uncertainty, auto repair remains a career largely impervious to being outsourced abroad.”
Shortage of Technology-Oriented Mechanics May Lead to Higher Repair Costs
Motorists, already facing soaring gas prices, can expect higher repair costs in the future because of a lack of qualified mechanics. Even as today’s cars and trucks become more technologically advanced, there are fewer students who can read well enough to understand manuals that explain how to repair them, mechanics and automotive instructors say.
TechForce Foundation Releases 2023 Supply & Demand Report
The 2023 report found that the technician shortage may finally be turning a corner going into 2024.
Navistar Honors Techs, Grads of Second Uptime Academy
As part of its commitment to tech recruitment and education, Navistar dealers have also donated equipment to local colleges.
Advance Auto Foundation Gifts $125K to Technical College
The gift will help fund scholarships, needed technology and an apprenticeship program at Durham Tech.
LKQ Donates $50K to TechForce Foundation
With a concern over the technician shortage, LKQ says it wants to be part of the solution.
