# Ford sees applications for its automotive technician scholarship program surge by 55%

> Ford announced a 55% increase in applications for its scholarship program aimed at automotive technicians, amid a national shortage of skilled labor.

**In brief**: Plants, jobs and earnings event (severity: info) involving Ford, in États-Unis, first detected on 4 November 2026 at 16:01. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 4 November 2026 at 16:01. Figures reported: 18000 jobs.

- Category: Plants, jobs and earnings
- Severity: Info
- Countries: États-Unis
- Brands: Ford
- First detected: 4 November 2026 at 16:01
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 16:01
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/4409-ford-sees-applications-for-its-automotive-technician-scholarship-program-surge

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Ford's Auto Tech Scholarship Applications Surged in 2026](https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2026/ford-auto-tech-scholarship-applications-surged-in-2026) — Ford (salle de presse), 4 November 2026 at 16:01

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Ford sees applications for its automotive technician scholarship program surge by 55%”, https://mecapress.com/events/4409-ford-sees-applications-for-its-automotive-technician-scholarship-program-surge
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