The AED Foundation’s Parts Manager Performance Seminar is wrapping up today! Led by Matt Wills, Partner at Sheppard & Company, attendees discussed key areas of parts management and strategies they can take back to their dealerships. #WorkforceDevelopment #AEDFoundation

Choose who you want at the table -A $7,500 VIP Table at the 2027 AED Foundation Gala with Live Auction presented by RB Global seats 10 and includes an exclusive VIP reception with Casino Royale gaming, premium cocktails & a martini bar. aedsummit.com

🚨 Deadline extended through Friday, Oct. 23! Meet previous Great Lakes Region winner Coker Moeller of @rdoequipment, a trusted technician & mentor known for problem-solving, continuous learning and pride in his work. Nominate your top technician: hubs.li/Q04BXn360

Students from West Jordan High School got hands-on with the equipment industry during visits to RDO Equipment Corporation and Bejac Corp in Salt Lake City Oct 13. The AED Foundation is connecting students with career opportunities and building tomorrow’s workforce! #AEDFoundation

🚨 NOMINATIONS CLOSE TODAY! 🚨 Know an outstanding technician? Submit your @Knapheide1848 Technician of the Year nomination today! Last year’s Great Lakes Region winner, Josh Baraga of @OhioCAT1, has spent 20+ years demonstrating excellence & leadership.➡️ hubs.li/Q04BrW740

150 High School students gained hands-on experience with equipment at Demo Day in Dickinson, ND! Students operated equipment, explored construction technology & connected with industry professionals to learn about careers in the skilled trades. Thanks to all who made it possible!

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian members and partners! 🍁 Wishing you and your families a happy and enjoyable holiday. #WeAreAED #HappyThanksgiving

AEDF was in Whistler, B.C., for the CAF-FCA’s National Apprenticeship Conference. Bev Leavitt connected with industry leaders and educators to share ideas and best practices for strengthening apprenticeships and building the next generation of skilled talent. #AEDFoundation

The AED Foundation joined hundreds of students at Lake County Tech Campus in Grayslake, IL, to show how the trades they're learning can lead to careers as ag & construction equipment technicians. #AEDFoundation #SkilledTrades

Please join us in welcoming Lourdez (Louie) Ardila to @theaedfdn as our new Workforce Coordinator for the Eastern Region! Louie will work with instructors, dealers & industry partners to strengthen relationships and support workforce development across the region. #AEDFoundation

Last year’s @Knapheide1848 Technician of the Year Eastern Canada Region winner, Blair Pollard of Kensington Agricultural Service Ltd., exemplifies technical excellence & mentorship. 🚨🏆 NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, OCT. 16! 🏆🚨 Nominate: hubs.li/Q04z4JPH0

The AED Foundation is connecting the dots between education and industry, and it's being featured in USA TODAY’s Future of the Workforce! Thank you to USA Today for recognizing the AED Foundation’s efforts. hubs.li/Q04y-hhY0

The AED Foundation workforce team joined Vermeer Heartland in Etna, Ohio, to celebrate the grand opening of its new location! AED Board Member and Vermeer Heartland President Stephen Farrens joined the celebration. Congratulations to the entire Vermeer Heartland team!

Big news from the AED Foundation - AEDF has received National Program Standard approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for its Registered Apprenticeship Program creating a nationally recognized pathway to help equipment dealers recruit, train and develop skilled technicians.

1,263 - That’s how many ag and construction equipment technician positions Canada is expected to need to fill each year. The AED Foundation/CEDF 2026 Technician Shortage Research Report examines the challenge and opportunities to strengthen the workforce hubs.li/Q04yFHMh0

80% of dealers say they can't meet customer demand because of a lack of qualified technicians. The AED Foundation’s 2026 Technician Shortage Research Report examines the technician shortage and identifies opportunities to build a stronger workforce hubs.li/Q04yFH-t0

🎉 Congratulations to Operating Engineers Local 324 in Howell, MI, on achieving AED Foundation Accredited College Program status! We’re proud to welcome them to our network of accredited programs. Interested in accreditation? Contact Karina Utreras at kutreras@aednet.org.

78% of Canadian dealers say they can't keep pace with customer demand because of the technician shortage. The AED Foundation/CEDF 2026 Technician Shortage Research Report examines the challenge and identifies potential solutions. hubs.li/Q04ygPmL0

10,000 - That’s approximately how many technicians the agriculture & construction equipment industry is short every year. The AED Foundation’s new 2026 Technician Shortage Research Report examines the challenge & opportunities to strengthen the workforce: hubs.li/Q04ygPs60

“Casino Royale” is coming to the 2027 AED Summit Jan 25 in Orlando! Join the AED Foundation’s 11th Annual Fundraising Gala with Live Auction presented by RB Global. Enjoy dinner, entertainment, casino games & auctions while supporting the industry’s future hubs.li/Q04y4tPj0