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NAPA Issues Call for the Next Generation of Technicians

Tomorrow's Technician

During National Apprenticeship Week, NAPA , in collaboration with the TechForce Foundation , launched the “Grab the Wheel” campaign, aiming to encourage the next generation of technicians. This initiative is part of a broader effort to recruit one million new automotive and aviation technicians over the next five years.

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Bridgestone Introduces Military Fellowship Program

Tire Review Magazine

Bridgestone Retail Operations , a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, recently partnered with Army Career Skills and Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge programs to launch a Military Fellowship Program that will provide service members with hands-on automotive technician training and career opportunities as they transition into civilian life.

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Bridgestone Introduces Military Fellowship Program

Tire Review Magazine

Bridgestone Retail Operations , a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, recently partnered with Army Career Skills and Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge programs to launch a Military Fellowship Program that will provide service members with hands-on automotive technician training and career opportunities as they transition into civilian life.

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TechForce Report Shows Increase in Tech School Completions

Tomorrow's Technician

While a number of factors influence overall demand, the increase in technical school graduates and the growth of the total number of technicians employed from 2021 to 2022 certainly account for a good part of the decrease. Of the 795,000 new technicians required, automotive technician demand is still the highest at 495,000.

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Auto Mechanic Vs. Auto Technician: What Differentiates the Two Professions

The Mechanic Doctor

Automotive Technician An automotive technician diagnoses, fixes, and carries out regular maintenance on an array of motor vehicles. Consider Specializing Sign up for a post-secondary or technical education course. If you wish to opt for an associate degree, it may be smart to major in automotive technology.

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Car ADAS Solutions Announces Partnership with TechForce Foundation

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In addition, the company is able to post apprenticeships and tech jobs in TechForce’s online community of technicians, receives advance notice and rights to leverage the foundation’s Techs Rock Awards and Grab the Wheel campaigns, and is encouraged to engage its employees in local, grassroots events with schools and students.

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