In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we’re joined by Forsyth Technical Community College, the winners of the 2025 TMC FutureTech National Student Technician Skills Competition. Representing the program are Program Coordinator Alan Doub, Instructors James Murdock and Philip Grimes, and 2025 Champion Tully McKinley — whose win put Forsyth Tech in the national spotlight.

Together, they discuss how hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and a passion for the craft are shaping the next generation of diesel and heavy equipment technicians.

The team discusses:

-How Forsyth Tech built one of the country’s most respected diesel and heavy equipment programs -The value of mentorship, problem-solving, and continuous learning in the shop -How competitions like TMC FutureTech connect education and industry at a national level -The growing need for skilled technicians — and how community colleges are meeting that challenge -Why teamwork, adaptability, and preventive maintenance are essential for success

From the classroom to the competition floor, Forsyth Tech’s story is a testament to education that works — training future leaders to keep America’s trucks on the road.

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