TechForce Foundation Celebrates Up-And-Coming Transportation Technicians With 2019 Futuretechs Rock Awards
The awards recognize the student community of future mobility technicians who are displaying passion and commitment while driving the future of the transportation industry.
TechForce Foundation Announces 2018 Techs Rock Award Winners
Five automotive and motorcycle technicians have been recognized as outstanding mentors, role models and professionals at work and in their communities.
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.
TechForce Foundation Celebrates The Nation’s Top Transportation Technicians With 2018 ‘Techs Rock’ Awards
This new awards program recognizes professional technicians across five categories, for excellence in their work and in their communities.
TechForce Foundation Names Tina Smith As Its Director Of National Partnership
In her new role with the Foundation, Smith will drive the effort to identify new corporate partners willing to sponsor the FutureTech Success campaign or to donate to TechForce Foundation’s scholarship and grant program.
TechForce Foundation Launches New ‘Because I’m A Tech’ Campaign
According to Jennifer Maher, CEO and executive director of TechForce, “Today’s techs are well paid, highly skilled, hands-on problem solvers who are not burdened by massive school debt like their four-year school counterparts. As we change the outdated image of this profession, we can get more students interested in becoming technicians.”
AMN Executive Interview With TechForce CEO And Executive Director Jennifer Maher
As the CEO and executive director of TechForce Foundation, Jennifer Maher has a bold vision. “For decades, technicians have been unfairly identified as ‘grease monkeys.’ It’s a label that was never true but, today, is just ridiculous when you consider the complexity of vehicles. Frankly, we’re out to kill that negative image once and for all. And, in the process, we want to inspire and support those who are looking for a secure and rewarding career that fits their talent and interests,” said Maher.
TechForce Summit Emphasizes Collective Action
Thirty industry leaders meet to support and implement the FutureTech Success Campaign.
TechForce And Arizona Science Center Inspire The Next Generation Of Techs
Students demonstrate STEM skills in afterschool program that emphasizes automotive-related interests.
TechForce Announces New Roush Yates Engines’ Scholarships
Awarding of the eight new $4,000 scholarships will start in the fourth quarter of this year with the remainder being awarded in 2018 and 2019.