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Future Technicians Take Over Mecum Houston! 🔧 More than 70 future technicians from Barbara Jordan Career Center (Houston ISD) and Blanson CTE High School (Aldine ISD) joined us at Mecum Auctions Houston for an unforgettable student experience. Guided by our industry partners—including folks from Bridgestone Americas, Christian Brothers Automotive, and Cummins Inc.—students got exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, saw dream cars up close, and most importantly, connected with real people doing the work they aspire to. Huge thanks to: 👏 David B. Morton of Mecum for the warm welcome 👏 Michael Benjamin Peoples of TechForce for leading the charge today! 👏 Our volunteers and instructors for their enthusiasm and support. 👏 The students—for bringing curiosity, energy, and a whole lot of hustle! 📸 Swipe through to see some highlights This is what happens when access meets opportunity. This is how TechForce powers the future of the technician workforce. #MecumHouston #FutureTechs #SkilledCareers #TechForceFoundation #BeATech #CareerExploration #CTE #AutomotiveEducation

A huge shoutout and thank you to Alex Shelton and the teams at Ford Philanthropy and Ford Dealers for investing $4 million in scholarships to power the next generation of transportation techs. 🙌 Through this incredible program, students pursuing careers in automotive and diesel technology can receive $5,000 tuition scholarships—helping them turn passion into profession in an industry that desperately needs skilled talent. Thank you, Alex, for sharing the story on One Detroit and helping spread the word about the urgent need—and opportunity—for young people in the skilled workforce. 📺 Missed the segment? Catch the full interview now: https://lnkd.in/gKWRkPgx #BeATech #FordPhilanthropy #ThankYouFord #Scholarships #TechForce #SkilledCareers #OneDetroit #FutureTechs

TechForce Foundation is proud to welcome Zane Clark, CAE, MBA to its team as Director of Technician Relations. With a career spanning industry, education, and association leadership, Zane brings a unique blend of strategy, insight, and execution. He understands what drives technicians—both aspiring and working—and how to elevate their voices, celebrate their impact, and build the infrastructure that supports their success. At TechForce, Zane will help us sharpen how we listen to techs, recognize excellence, and use data and storytelling to shape the future of skilled technician careers. His work will fuel our campaigns, network, and community-building efforts—keeping us aligned with the people we serve and the outcomes we aim to deliver. We’re thrilled to have him on board as we continue to scale our national impact. #TechForceFoundation #ZaneClark #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerTechEd #Leadership #FutureOfWork #SkilledCareers

The talent shortage continues to challenge the industry, but Jennifer Maher, CEO of TechForce Foundation, offered hope with an update on talent acquisition initiatives. Her session showcased successful strategies and programs from other industries that could be applied to the collision repair sector. It was an insightful conversation on how the industry can tackle this pressing issue through collaborative efforts, innovative recruitment practices, and upskilling initiatives. 3M Axalta BETAG Innovation REPAIRIFY, INC. asTech - Driven by Repairify Caliber Collision CAR-O-LINER Entegral I-CAR Kapci Coatings Advantage Parts Solutions BASF Coatings CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts CSN Collision Norton Abrasives Mirka USA DeVilbiss Automotive Refinish Gerber Collision & Glass Women's Industry Network (WIN) CESVIMAP GiPA WorldSkills International #IBISWorldwide #ShapingTheWorld #LeadershipThroughCollaboration #IBISUSA #automotive #automotiveindustry #automotiveaftermarket #bodyshops #collisionrepair #bodyrepair #accidentrepair #paintandbody

Amazing Clark County School District inaugural Student Tech Olympics sponsored by Gaudin Motor Company and Cesar M. and Stacey Mullady. Thanks to Southwest CTA and Donna Levy for hosting this event. Added thanks to Findlay Chevrolet, Empire Cat, Snap-on, Discount Tire, Ted Wiens Tire & Auto Centers, United Rentals, and TechForce Foundation for making this event a great success. Dakota Vanity, Dana Rapoport, Brittany West, Charmaine Guiang, Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, EmployNV of Southern Nevada, Lori Calderon, Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA)

TechForce and our partners are bringing you FOUR epic contests with over $10,000 in prizes up for grabs! 🔧💪 🔹 Bridgestone 1,000 Gift Cards – Tell us how tires help you get from Point A to Point B in your tech journey. (5) students will each win $1,000! 🔹 CRC Student Leaderboard Challenge – Stay on top of the leaderboard and be one of (3) to win a SmartWasher BenchtopPro Kit! 🔹 GEARWRENCH Diagnostic Code Contest – What’s the one diagnostic code that instantly ruins your day? Tell us and be one of (10) to win big—with a Smart07 tools and SMART BT prizes! 🔹 Harbor Freight Instructor Giveaway – Instructors, share your funniest “I saw that coming” teaching moment and win a $250 Harbor Freight Gift Card! 📅 Deadline: May 31st – Don’t wait, enter now and claim your rewards! #TechForce #Bridgestone #GEARWRENCH #HarborFreight #CRC #StudentContests #WinBig #FutureTechs

Love seeing schools take a proactive approach in setting students up for success from day one! Providing career insights, industry tools, and resources like TechForce scholarships makes a real impact. Big kudos to the team at AIM- Indy for leading the way! Aviation Institute of Maintenance

🔥 TechForce put AI to the test… and WOW! 🔥 With its new GPT-4o release today, we asked ChatGPT to design an ad for students considering skilled careers. The challenge? Make it real and all about opportunity—and in seconds, we got this. What are your thoughts? 🚀 www.TechForce.org #TechForce #SkilledCareers #Scholarships #AIinMarketing #GPT4o #Innovation

Thank you TechForce Foundation for coming on campus at Aviation Institute of Maintenance Phoenix this week to share with all of our students your amazing mission and resources for trade students.

Yesterday, students from Arizona Automotive Institute (AAI) got an up-close look at some of the most incredible cars at Mecum Glendale! From classic muscle to modern exotics, they experienced the excitement of the auction floor and saw firsthand what makes Mecum a must-see event. Big thanks to Mecum Auctions for opening the doors to the next generation of techs! #TechForce #MecumGlendale #AAI #FutureTechs #CarCulture