FutureTech Success is an industry-wide campaign to solve the technician shortage by harnessing the collective resources of business, education and nonprofits to better engage, motivate and support mechanically-minded, hands-on learners in pursuing the career path of a professional technician.

 the ‘Because I’m a Tech' promotion kicks off August 27-September 3, and TechForce sponsors TMCFutureTech Skills Competition in Orlando, Sept 16-20 

TechForce Foundation is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) that champions students to and through their education and into careers as professional technicians in an effort to fuel the pipeline of tomorrow’s workforce of technicians.

The initiative will focus on parents and influencers of 13-to-18-year-olds, and will provide hands-on opportunities for young men and women to experience the rewards of working and creating with their hands.

Also, in association with Snap-On, they connect students with grants to get started!
  Relocation and first 30-day Startup Assistance (up to $1200.00) for students with financial need, The “Strong Start” grant provides assistance with relocation and initial 30-days startup costs (such as relocation, gas, motel, utility and security deposits, first month’s rent, and general living expenses).
  Reviewers also consider student’s application answers, EFC, commitment to their education, ability to overcome obstacles, driving record, high school GPA, veteran status, work experience, perseverance and many other factors.

https://utifoundation.academicworks.com/opportunities/6032

The following corporations provided future and working techs access to FREE online training. Users will have to register and create a user account, but there is no charge and it is open to all.

Bendix online brake school.  http://www.brake-school.com/public/

Gates Corporation manufactures belts and drive systems, cooling system components and hydraulic system components. Users will have to register and create a user account, but there is no charge and it is open to anyone. After clicking on the link, scroll to bottom of home page and click on “Aftermarket Training”.  https://www.gates.com/resources/training

General Motors AC-Delco does not require users to create an account, but can only access portions of the training for free. After clicking on the link, select “TEST DRIVE” from the top menu. You can then access the “Web-Based Training Courses” section and the “Self-Study” section.
https://www.acdelcotraining.com/catalog/index-external.asp

Meritor (formerly Timken Detroit Axle /  Rockwell Spring and Axle / North American Rockwell)   an aftermarket supplier of drivetrain components, brakes, axles and trailers for the trucking industry and military MRAPS, and Oshkosh JLTVs  https://www.meritorbullpen.com/meritor/login/login.jsp

Truck-Lite offers courses in Basics in Electricity, Lighting Evolution, Lighting Fundamentals, LED Lighting Performance, Harness Fundamentals and Regulations.  https://trucklitecollc.mindflash.com/PublicCoursePage.aspx?c=801602995





https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=TechForce+Foundation
https://www.techforcefoundation.org/
http://www.aftermarketnews.com/auto-care-association-techforce-foundation-partner-futuretech-success-campaign/

The Gilmore Museum is offering classes on "how to drive a Model T" (I'd do it!)

Learn to Drive the "Everyman's Car"

- Old School!

This course will teach the skills required to drive any of the 15,000,000 Ford Model Ts built between 1908 and 1927 including:

Use of spark and throttle control levers

Coordination of hand and foot controls

Proper shifting techniques

Stopping the vehicle

Correct use of the Neutral / Brake lever

Reversing the vehicle

And of course, touring the Gilmore Car Museum collection

After your successful Road Test in an Authentic Model T you will be presented with a certificate of completion.

Two classes will be offered on:

Sunday July 31, 2011

Morning Class – 9:30am – 12:00pm

Afternoon Class – 1:00pm– 3:30pm

Class size is limited to the first 10 pre-paid students so make your reservations today.

Cost is $95 per student, $75 for Museum members (annual membership is $35)and must be pre-paid.

NOTE: Participants must be at least 16 years of age with a valid driver's license at time of class.

Email Events@GilmoreCarMuseum.org or phone 269-671-5089 for set up your class.

http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/html/event_details.php?event_id=26

Found on Lisa's newsletter about http://www.motorcities.org/index.html 

Dangerous Diagram: The Jumps of Evel Knievel ... a cool website the sets a new standard for entertaining information!

The first ever interactive infographic documenting the career of a modern superhero -- a man who captured the imagination of a nation for the better part of two decades.

The infographic illustrates all of Evel's jumps. At a glance you can see when he made each jump, what he jumped over, what bike he used, how far he went and whether or not he sustained any injuries during the jump.

http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/evel-knievel-infographic/

Thanks Ken! You rock!