TechForce Foundation

Phoenix, AZ 85032

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12621 N. Tatum Blvd #304
Phoenix, AZ 85032
https://techforce.org
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Our Mission: To champion students to and through their education and into careers as professional technicians.

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Dec. 7, 2021
Donald Ranquist of CarMax selected for top honors in 3rd annual Awards honoring technicians.
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Oct. 29, 2021
TechForce Foundation report shows technicians supply took a big hit in 2020 from COVID while demand continued to increase.
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Aug. 27, 2021
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...

Articles & News

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Dec. 20, 2024
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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Dec. 20, 2024
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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Dec. 17, 2024
This entry-level technician has thoughts on what the automotive industry needs, from mentoring to affordable training options.
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Dec. 13, 2024
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...
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Dec. 12, 2024
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...
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Dec. 5, 2024
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.
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.
Sept. 6, 2024
A first-person perspective based on lessons from 15-plus years in the industry.
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May 17, 2024
The collaboration intends to help relieve the ongoing technician shortage.
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2024 Techs Rock Awards winners announced
March 8, 2024
One high school student and one technician received the grand prize in the 6th annual Techs Rock Awards.
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March 1, 2024
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...

Videos & Resources

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Dec. 7, 2022
This tech started off at veterinary school before she found a career in the auto industry as a certified Nissan Master Technician.
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June 24, 2021
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...
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May 13, 2019
When TechForce Foundation released its Technician Demand report and Technician Supply report, the gravity of the transportation technician shortage was clearly evident.

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Dec. 6, 2023
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, ...
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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.
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Hayden Cook, Certified Porsche Technician
July 6, 2023
Making a career change at age 30 didn’t stop this young tech from obtaining his dream job.
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TechForce Foundation's 2023 Techs Rock Award winner announced
June 26, 2023
18-year-old shop owner Riley Schlick-Trask wins TechForce’s 2023 Techs Rock Awards.
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TechForce opens public vote for Grand Prize in 2023 Techs Rock Awards
June 16, 2023
The TechForce Foundation has announced the Category Winners in the 2023 Techs Rock Awards and opens the Grand Price public vote.
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May 2, 2023
Auto technician Chiquita Downs is all in on achieving her big goals in the industry.
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April 10, 2023
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.
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Ford donates $1M to TechForce Foundation to support scholarship program
March 30, 2023
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...
TechForce Foundation’s 2023 FutureTechs Rock Awards now open
Jan. 24, 2023
Over $10,000 in prizes and a scholarship will be awarded to ten students.
TechForce Foundation announces 2022 Techs Rock Awards winner
Auto Technician Daniel McCrum of Gulfport, Miss. was named grand prize winner.
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.
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.
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April 21, 2022
A successful automotive technology professional needs skills that go beyond identifying the cause of a ping, thump, or ticking noise under the hood.
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March 16, 2022
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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Feb. 21, 2022
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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Feb. 4, 2022
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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Jan. 28, 2022
Networking within the company opened doors to a more challenging and fulfilling career.
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Jan. 18, 2022
Unfortunately, each title brings a different image to mind, but they’re still used interchangeably.
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Dec. 29, 2021
This 23-year-old tech didn't let rude comments from other students stand in her way.
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Nov. 29, 2021
The Foundation announces its five category winners and opens public grand prize vote.
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Nov. 16, 2021
Whitlock's boss sends customers down the road if they refuse to have their car repaired by a female technician.
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Oct. 27, 2021
Five deserving technicians to be recognized for outstanding contributions as role models in their shops and communities.
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Oct. 19, 2021
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.
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Oct. 15, 2021
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...