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As AEM Tour Concludes, Workforce and Supply Chain Issues Top Policy Priorities

The AEM Manufacturing Express concluded its 4-month, 22-state tour this week, focusing on workforce development, infrastructure and supply chain issues.

By Christine Book posted on October 18, 2024 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The AEM Manufacturing Express concluded its 4-month tour this week, focusing on top policy priorities including the importance of workforce development, infrastructure and supply chains.

NAEDA Releases 3rd Annual Workforce Development Survey

November 29, 2022 | Posted in Dealer News

The survey also addressed the type of training that is preferred, and the training topics that need to be addressed in creating a high-performing dealership.

Looking for Technicians? Keep These Tips in Mind

By Sara Hey posted on May 31, 2021 | Posted in Best Practices

Looking for skilled technicians? Sara Hey shares 3 tips to keep in mind when recruiting technicians — from pay rate to where to look.

EDF Focuses on Building the Service Technician Pipeline

Investing today for a strong workforce tomorrow.

September 16, 2020

There are some persistent, outdated perceptions about this industry, particularly when it comes to service technicians, and these misconceptions have resulted in fewer students pursuing careers as service technicians. In 2019, EDF set out to try to change this.

OPEAA Announces 2020 Bill Nelson Scholarship Endowment Recipients

July 1, 2020 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The Bill Nelson Scholarship Endowment (BNSE) is pleased to announce it has awarded four scholarships totaling $8,000 to its 2020 class of recipients.

EDA’s Equipment Dealers Foundation Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients

June 22, 2020 | Posted in Dealer News

Scholarship recipients are awarded $1,000 from EDF which is matched by their sponsoring dealership for a total of $2,000. This year the foundation will be awarding a total of $20,000.

Equipment Dealers Foundation Launches National Workforce Development Campaign

February 20, 2020 | Posted in Dealer News, Dealership Marketing

The Equipment Dealers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Equipment Dealers Assn., announces its newest workforce development initiative, an educational marketing campaign to increase awareness and change perceptions of careers in the equipment industry.

Equipment Dealers Foundation Announces Details of 2019 Workforce Development Summit

August 30, 2019 | Posted in Dealer News, Best Practices

The Equipment Dealers Foundation has announced the program detains for its 2019 Workforce Development Summit. The summit will be held Oct. 16 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky., ahead of the GIE+Expo. The program includes general sessions and panels.

AEM, SkillsUSA Team Up to Tackle Manufacturing Skills Gap

August 5, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The agreement between AEM and SkillsUSA reflects each organization’s commitment to be a solution to the skills gap, grow interest in skilled and technical trades, dispel stereotypes, as well as ensure all students are both college and career ready.

AEM, EDA & FEMA Support Ag Teacher Scholarships

May 14, 2019 | Posted in Dealer News

With help from the Equipment Dealers Assn. (EDA) and Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn. (FEMA), 36 educators from 12 states were awarded partial scholarships for certification in equipment courses starting this summer.

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