Gustafson Education Foundation

03/27/2026

The Auto Industry's Future? It's Being Forged RIGHT NOW - Here’s How.

Here's a peak at some amazing companies and programs that are doing great things to connect the NEXGEN with Champion Shops.

🔥 I-CAR Registered Apprenticeship Program- Shops can officially on-board and train Apprentices to industry standards.

🔥 TechForce Foundation - Scholarships, Apprenticeships, and career support to help students go all the way.

🔥 ASE Certifications & WrenchWay- Bringing schools, shops, and dealerships together to create a strong tech pipeline.

These programs aren't just teaching skills - they're building careers, opening doors, and creating opportunities for the next generation of automotive pros!

At Gustafson Education Foundation were proud to help bridge the gap between driven students and Champion Shops, helping the future of the industry rise faster, stronger, and smarter!

💥Pathways for the NEXGEN
🚀Future Ready. Industry Proven

12/30/2025

Wanting a scholarship or know someone who does? TechForce Foundation is the place you go!🔥😎

Scholarships open Jan. 1 - mark your calendar to apply! 💰🔧

Scholarships, trainings contests, and free event tickets at TechForce.org.

12/30/2025

This is so great to see! 👏😀

This isn’t a feel-good story. It’s a performance story.

Women training technicians and working in collision shops are delivering measurable results—on the shop floor and in the classroom. Better outcomes. Stronger pipelines. Proven leadership.

Paul Hughes reports on why female techs, painters, and instructors are changing collision repair from the inside out.

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/k1jG50XQbQl

10/21/2025

10/21/2025

Young technicians you want to apply at Champion Shops that will have a clear career path for you and offer all paths. I-CAR Academy I-CAR Registerd Apprenticeship Program, and ultimately help you become a I-CAR platinum individual!

Choose your path to Platinum! 🔧✨

Whether you're a technician, estimator, or appraiser, the I-CAR Platinum designation shows you've got the skills to work on today's vehicles. Complete role-specific training and join nationally recognized professionals who are leading our industry!

Start your Platinum journey: https://bit.ly/4mM9KvU

10/21/2025

As a young technician entering our amazing industry the benefits of a shop having Today's Class training is what let's you know if you are apply at a Champion Shop or not.

Our dynamic training content adapts to each user’s strengths and challenges, optimizing their learning experience. The automotive topics and courses are consistently updated to stay relevant with industry trends.

10/21/2025

Awesome news! Are you interested in joining our amazing industry?

Auto repair franchises like Midas, Christian Brothers Automotive, and Meineke are gaining prominence on the Franchise Times Top 400 list.

10/10/2025

As a forward thinking business Gustafson Brothers Inc. is opening their doors to youth through Summer Camps, Saturday Auto Shop Clubs, Harbor Freight Fellows, and hands-on learning events like their Tire Changing 101s for high schools, colleges, boys and girl scout troops, and more. Gustafson Brothers Inc is even blueprinting a "how-to" guide for other Champion Shops to take, adapt, and run with- making it easy for shops everywhere to inspire and grow the next generation of automotive talent. By creating fun and engaging opportunities for young people to explore the automotive careers, Champion Shops can strengthen the future of the industry, one young technician at a time.

09/30/2025

Congratulations Cash for completing your Gustafson Education Foundation internship with the help of your mentor Dave Baylor at Gustafson Brothers Inc
Cash has previous completed 2 years of Huntington Beach Auto Shop class, has recently been apart of Harbor Freight Fellows. Cash is excited about his career in the automotive industry and is now attending Orange Coast College for business and then will attend Golden West College for automotive. Cash has a BRIGHT future ahead of him! We are excited for him and can't wait to see him grow!

09/30/2025

🚗💥 Saturday Auto Shop Club was a BLAST! Our attendees went head-to-head in tire-changing competitions and tackled other hands-on challenges. Not only did they have a ton of fun, but they also learned a skill many adults don’t have—how to change a tire! 😎 Don’t worry, Mom and Dad… your kids and grandkids have got you covered!

Spots are still open for future Saturdays. Sign up your kids and grandkids for our Saturday Auto Shop classes here: https://gustafsonbros.com/education/
🛠️ Each Saturday brings a new topic with a different automotive expert. Only $20 per Saturday—fun, learning, and real-life skills all rolled into one!

Who's coming this Saturday? 😊
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Youth Education & Training In addition to being an all inclusive auto repair, mechanic, and auto body shop, Gustafson Brothers is proactive in providing youth education. With over 50 years in the automotive industry we clearly understand the importance of education for young people. We offer two pro...

07/15/2025

🌎 World Youth Skills Day 2025

Empowering Youth. Strengthening Trades. Building Futures.

Today, on , we proudly stand with educators, employers, and young change makers around the world who believe in the power of real skills for real life.

At Gustafson Education Foundation (GEF), we don't just talk about the skills gap- we're closing it. Through hands-on training and mentorship, we're helping students turn passion into purpose and education into opportunity.

This year's theme- "Youth Empowerment Through AI and Digital Skills" - reminds us that the future of work blends innovation with craftsmanship. Our commitment?

✅️ Equipping the next generation with both technical and life skills
✅️ Providing access to training and real working environments
✅️ Supporting every young person who dares to dream beyond the classroom

From the toolbox to the tablet, from the shop to global impact- skills change lives.
We're here to make sure every student who wants a future in the trades has one.

Join us in celebrating the power of skilled youth. Tag a student mentor or shop that's shaping the future of our industry. BIG thank you to all we tagged for what you're doing for our amazing industry!