Acknowledging and supporting the many challenges facing the industry, John Deere Construction & Forestry has made a donation of $300,000 to the AED Foundation (AEDF), helping to shape the next generation of construction professionals.
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AED Foundation Awards Scholarships
The AED Foundation awarded scholarships to 39 students representing 13 schools across North America, totaling nearly $80,000 in financial aid.
Read MoreAED Foundation Recognizes Eaton RESA Program
The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced the recognition of the Heavy Equipment Technology Program at Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) located in Charlotte, Mich. “We are pleased that Eaton RESA has chosen to demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement through the process of recognition, and I would like to thank longstanding AED member AIS Construction Equipment Corporation,…
Read MoreAED Foundation Releases Report on Industry Technician Shortage
The AED Foundation released its latest report compiled by the College of William & Mary entitled “The Equipment Industry Technician Shortage: Reassessing Causes, Impacts and Policy Recommendation” at last week’s ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas. Highlights of the report include: The need to fill up to 73,500 heavy equipment technicians over the next five years. The equipment industry has a job opening…
Read MoreLiebherr USA Receives AED Foundation Partner Award
Liebherr USA Co.’s Construction Equipment division is the 2020 recipient of the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation Partner Award. First presented in 2017, the award recognizes the distinguished service of a manufacturer or service provider that has offered significant contributions to the professional education goals of the foundation. AED Foundation leaders said Liebherr’s strong support for the organization’s fundraising gala,…
Read MoreIllinois Central College Program Earns AED Foundation Accreditation
Illinois Central College (ICC) recently achieved AED Foundation accreditation for its Diesel Powerred Equipment Technology (DPET) A.A.S. degree program. Through this accreditation, current and prospective students know that the program provides the best in diesel-equipment technical education as defined by the industry it serves. “The Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Program at Illinois Central College is proud to be affiliated with The…
Read MoreHayes Named AED Foundation VP of Operations
The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) recently hired Cory Hayes as vice president of operations for the AED Foundation. Hayes has nearly 20 years of experience in the heavy equipment industry, working with dealers, OEMs and service providers. “Serving as a leader within the equipment industry over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with AED on industry projects, as…
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