---
title: FutureTech Blog | TechForce Foundation
description: FutureTech Blog is where parents find the latest tips, videos and other resources on internships, training, scholarships, and jobs for their kids with a passion to become an auto tech
---
- [For Students](https://techforcefoundation.org/scholarships/)
- [For Parents](https://techforcefoundation.org/future-tech-success/)
- [For Industry](https://techforce.org/i-hub/)
-
-
-
-
-
[DONATE NOW](https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=utif&id=1)
[](https://techforcefoundation.org/)
- [Technician Careers](https://techforce.org/technician-careers/)
- [Test Drive a Career](https://techforce.org/technician-careers/test-drive-a-career/)
- [Parent/Student Resources](https://techforce.org/technician-careers/resources/)
- [Industry HUB (I-HUB)](https://www.techforce.org/i-hub/)
- [Scholarships](https://www.techforce.org/scholarships/)
- [Apply Now](https://www.techforce.org/scholarships/)
- [FAQ](https://www.techforce.org/about/#faq)
- [Ways to Help](https://www.techforce.org/support/)
- [Fund Scholarships & Grants](https://www.techforce.org/fund-scholarships-grants/)
- [Sponsor FutureTech Success](https://www.techforce.org/be-a-sponsor/)
- [Donate Training Aids](https://www.techforce.org/support/#donate)
- [Volunteer/Mentor](https://www.techforce.org/support/#volunteer)
- [Resources](https://www.techforce.org/support/#)
- [Parent/Student Hub](https://www.techforce.org/future-tech-success/resources/)
- [FutureTech Blog](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech)
- [Industry HUB](https://www.techforce.org/i-hub/)
- [I-Hub Blog](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/i-hub)
- [Management/Employers](https://www.techforce.org/i-hub/management-resources/)
- [Working Technicians](https://www.techforce.org/i-hub/technician-resources/)
- [About](https://www.techforce.org/about/)
- [History](https://www.techforce.org/i-hub/technician-resources/)
- [Our Supporters](https://www.techforce.org/about/#supporters)
- [Board of Directors](https://www.techforce.org/about/#bod)
- [Meet the Staff](https://www.techforce.org/about/#staff)
- [News](https://www.techforce.org/news/)
- [Our Philosophy](https://www.techforce.org/about/#philosophy)
- [FAQ](https://www.techforce.org/about/#faq)
- [Contact](https://www.techforce.org/contact-us/)
# FutureTech Blog
### Blog Categories
- [technical school (7)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/technical-school)
- [Automotive Technician (5)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/automotive-technician)
- [Automotive technology (5)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/automotive-technology)
- [Automotive careers (4)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/automotive-careers)
- [Shifting the Myth (3)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/shifting-the-myth)
- [Trade School (3)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/trade-school)
- [Transportation Industry Careers (3)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/transportation-industry-careers)
- [Future Tech News (2)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/future-tech-news)
- [Skilled Trades (2)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/skilled-trades)
- [Technician Shortage (2)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/technician-shortage)
- [high tech career path (2)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/high-tech-career-path)
- [Collision Technician (1)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/collision-technician)
- [Educators (1)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/educators)
- [Marine Mechanic (1)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/marine-mechanic)
- [Women in Tech (1)](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/tag/women-in-tech)
[Subscribe for Updates](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/author/techforce-foundation#subscribe)
## Recent Posts by TechForce Foundation
[](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/5-shop-teacher-tips-to-fuel-your-students-love-of-cars)
### [5 Shop Teacher Tips to Fuel Your Students Love of Cars](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/5-shop-teacher-tips-to-fuel-your-students-love-of-cars)
on June 18, 2020 | By [TechForce Foundation](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/author/techforce-foundation)
Automotive technology is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. It gets millions of commuters to work every day and brings products from sellers to buyers across the country and around the world.
[Read More](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/5-shop-teacher-tips-to-fuel-your-students-love-of-cars)
[](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/how-to-talk-to-your-parents-about-going-to-technical-school)
### [How to Talk to Your Parents About Going to Technical School](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/how-to-talk-to-your-parents-about-going-to-technical-school)
on January 30, 2020 | By [TechForce Foundation](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/author/techforce-foundation)
Got parent problems? We get it. You’ve done your research, you know technical school is your best path to a [hands-on career](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/6-automotive-careers-to-pursue-if-you-love-cars) you are passionate about it—you’ve made your decision… but your parents don’t see it that way.
Don’t worry: You’re not alone.
We talk to plenty of tech grads whose parents were once pressuring them to pick a traditional four-year college, but they decided to have those tough conversations to get their parents on board and get into tech school and launch their [dream careers](https://techforce.org/future-tech-success/test-drive-a-career/).
[Read More](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/how-to-talk-to-your-parents-about-going-to-technical-school)
[](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/great-content-coming-soon)
### [Great Content Coming Soon!](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/great-content-coming-soon)
on October 3, 2018 | By [TechForce Foundation](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/author/techforce-foundation)
### **Stay tuned for articles that matter to you!**
**In the meantime, check out our [FutureTech Resource Hub](https://www.techforcefoundation.org/future-tech-success/resources/)**
[Read More](https://blog.techforcefoundation.com/futuretech/great-content-coming-soon)
### Subscribe Here!
### TechForce Foundation
12621 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 304
Phoenix, AZ, 85032
Call Toll Free: [(866) 519-6923](tel:8665196923)
[Send Us an Email](https://techforcefoundation.org/contact-us/)
-
-
-
-
-
- [Technician Careers](https://techforce.org/technician-careers/)
- [Scholarships](https://techforce.org/scholarships/)
- [Ways to Help](https://techforce.org/support/)
- [About](https://techforce.org/about/)
- [FAQs](https://techforce.org/about/#faq)
- [Contact Us](https://techforce.org/contact-us/)
**Our Mission:** To champion students to and through their education and into careers as professional technicians.
## [For Students](https://techforce.org/scholarships/) [For Parents](https://techforce.org/future-tech-success/) [For Industry](https://techforce.org/i-hub/)
©2021 • All Rights Reserved • [Privacy Policy](https://techforce.org/privacy/) • [Login](https://techforce.org/wp-login.php)
[](https://autoshopsolutions.com)