Repair tools and technology company TOPDON USA committed to donating 5% of online product sales between Nov. 29-Dec. 3 to the company’s TOP-UP education program.
A global initiative created in 2022, TOP-UP was introduced into the U.S. to support community colleges and trade schools, as well as programs at higher learning institutions that are dedicated to building up the automotive trade workforce, the company stated in a press release announcing the donation.
“It’s important to our team to connect students with the tools and resources they need to have successful careers as automotive technicians,” said Chad Schnitz, vice president of TOPDON USA. “Over the past few years, we’ve partnered with leading tech schools and colleges that are shaping the future automotive workforce. That’s why we’re excited to announce our holiday donation campaign, Gearing Up for Skilled Labor. The money we raise through the sale of every product sold in the U.S. through Dec. 3 will fund our TOP-UP initiatives, as well as provide additional resources to partner through more schools and education programs in the coming year.”
The company noted that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 7 million jobs available across the country, the majority of which do not require a four-year degree. TOP-UP helps “close the skills gap through product donations as well as monetary scholarships to help faculty and staff create learning experiences and transform classroom environments into places where students can explore, learn and build their skills using hands-on innovative technology.”
