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18-Year-Old Business Owner Wins ‘Techs Rock’ Grand Prize

College-Bound Riley Schlick-Trask is first-ever independent shop winner of award honoring professional techs.

TechForce’s Techs Rock Awards Category Winners Announced

Voting for the grand-prize winner is open through 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, June 16, 2023.

Nominations Open For 2023 Techs Rock Awards

Five professional technicians will be recognized nationally as outstanding role models in their shops and communities

Voting for TechForce FutureTechs Rock Awards Now Open

Ten finalists will vie for more than $20,000 in prizes and scholarships.

Recruiting the Next Generation of Technicians

Without focused and ongoing efforts by the industry, filling open positions in sufficient numbers is unlikely.

TechForce Foundation Names ‘Techs Rock Awards’ Winners

Grand prize winner, Daniel McCrum
receives more than $10k in prizes from TechForce and its industry partners.

Autoshop Solutions Supports Techforce Champion Campaign

Autoshop Solutions’ customers and friends are receiving a special offer to be come a TechForce Champion.

Yes, There IS Something We Can Do About The Tech Shortage

Doug Kaufman and Mike Pressendo discuss TechForce Foundation’s Pipeline to Placement for technicians.

TechForce Launches Annual ‘Because I’m A Tech’ Campaign

The “Because I’m a Tech” campaign celebrates skilled trades and promotes the career path.

2021 ‘Techs Rock’ Award Grand Prize Winner Named

Donald Ranquist was selected through an online people’s choice vote.

TechForce Foundation Opens Voting For Techs Rock Awards

Five technicians will be recognized for outstanding contributions as role models in their shops and communities.

Can We Turn Back The Tech Shortage Tsunami? (Podcast)

The tech shortage is already here and will only get worse. What can be done? This podcast is sponsored by AAPEX.