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Bridgestone Donates $100,000 to TechForce Foundation

Tomorrow's Technician

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced a donation of $100,000 to the TechForce Foundation, a national nonprofit that supports students’ technical education and careers in the automotive industry. Bureau of Labor Statistics showing five open jobs to every one new technician graduate.

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TechForce Report Shows Increase in Tech School Completions

Tomorrow's Technician

The 2023 Technician Supply & Demand Report shows that the technician workforce grew by 4.3% from 2021 to 2022, outpacing the overall U.S. The industry needs 795,000 new automotive, diesel, collision repair, aviation and avionics technicians to meet demand over the next five years (2023-2027).

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Bridgestone Donates $100K to TechForce Foundation

Tire Review Magazine

Bridgestone has announced a donation of $100,000 to the TechForce Foundation , a national nonprofit that supports students’ technical education and careers in the automotive industry. According to TechForce’s 2022 Technician Supply & Demand Report, demand for new technicians has nearly doubled since 2020 with data from the U.S.

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Are the technician shortage tides turning?

Tire Review Magazine

For the first time in a decade, there has been a marked increase in graduates from technical schools across the automotive, collision, diesel, and even aviation sectors. Specifically, the automotive sector has witnessed nearly 5,000 additional students graduating in 2022 over the previous year – a 17% increase.

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Techs Rock Candidate Profiles – Diesel

Tomorrow's Technician

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. Honorees serve as true role models, inspiring the next generation and fueling the pipeline of future technicians. Cast Your Votes Now!

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