TechForce Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to guiding students to careers as professional technicians, and SkillsUSA, an education and industry partnership program, have announced a new strategic collaboration.

Through the partnership, SkillsUSA will introduce TechForce Foundation’s career-building resources to its members, encouraging them to access the TechForce online career hub that helps students connect with year-round scholarships, events, apprenticeships, and jobs. Additionally, TechForce will educate its network of students and instructors about SkillsUSA membership, which offers opportunities for student leadership, professional development, enhanced curriculum, industry networking and partnerships, and real-world experiences that reinforce lessons learned in the classroom.

"This non-profit-to-non-profit collaboration showcases what can happen when two organizations work together for a common purpose," said TechForce Foundation CEO Jennifer Maher. "Both organizations are committed to the outcome of a skilled, passionate workforce, so ensuring our communications channels cross-pollinate ensures our students, and industry, win. With TechForce having over $4 million in scholarships to award this year alone, and SkillsUSA being active in nearly 5,000 schools and over 21,000 classrooms nationwide, it’s a natural alliance that supercharges results for the next generation of skilled technicians." 

For more information, visit techforce.org or skillsusa.org.