Bridgestone Americas has made a $100,000 donation to TechForce Foundation, according to a press release.

The funds come from Bridgestone Retail Operations and the Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund and will go toward scholarships and grants for students looking to enter the automotive field. It will also support resources for post-graduates who are seeking jobs.

TechForce Foundation and Bridgestone began collaborating together in 2015. Since then, TechForce has received over $450,000 in donations from Bridgestone and has Bridgestone leadership serving on the TechForce Foundation Board of Directors and National Leadership Cabinet.

“Today’s technicians are highly skilled STEM professionals. As this truth makes its way into the public consciousness, we are working harder than ever to reach receptive audiences with the life-long opportunities that come with a technician career,” said TechForce Foundation CEO Jennifer Maher. “TechForce is excited to expand our long-time relationship with the Bridgestone family of companies to inspire, support and connect the next generation of professional technicians at this critical moment.”