Joe the Mechanic

🚘 ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JOE THE MECHANIC

Big update from me, Josiah —
Many of you know me as the guy who’s been turning wrenches and serving this community for years. Now I’m building something even bigger — something that’s been on my heart for a long time.

I’ve officially filed the paperwork for a nonprofit called
NextGen TechWorks.

The goal? To teach skilled trades like auto repair, welding, HVAC, and electrical work to young people and future generations who learn best by doing.

This nonprofit will focus on hands-on learning and mentorship — especially for youth and young adults who need a solid path forward. My dream is to build something that makes a real impact and helps people gain confidence, skills, and purpose.

🛠️ I also hope to launch a second, separate program in the future focused on reentry support for formerly incarcerated individuals — possibly at a different location. But for now, this first step is all about equipping the next generation with real-world skills and opportunities.

It’s official now, and more steps are coming — but I wanted to share this milestone with the same folks who’ve supported me as “Joe the Mechanic” all these years.

If you believe in trades, hard work, and giving the next generation a leg up — keep an eye out. I’ll be sharing more soon.

Thank you for always having my back.

— Josiah
Founder, Joe the Mechanic & NextGen TechWorks
📧 [email protected] | 📞 512-300-9951

🚗 Big News from Joe the Mechanic – I Need Your Feedback! 🛠️

Hi neighbors – it’s Joe the Mechanic (Josiah Burns). I’ve been proudly serving the Dripping Springs community for 15+ years now, and I’ve always believed in giving back when I can.

I’m thinking about starting a nonprofit training program to teach underprivileged teens and young adults hands-on skills in automotive repair, welding, and basic trades. The goal is to give them real-world skills and a path to a career — especially those who might struggle with traditional school like I did growing up with dyslexia.

The program would be called NextGEN Auto Trades, and I’d love to use my experience and shop to train the next generation.

👉 Would you support a program like this?
👉 Do you know a teen or young adult who would benefit?
👉 Would you be interested in volunteering, donating, or helping us get started?

Your feedback means a lot. Please comment below or message me if this idea resonates with you. Even just a 👍 or a “Great idea!” helps me know the community is behind this.

Thanks for supporting small business and bigger dreams,

— Joe the Mechanic
(aka Josiah Burns)

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