AED Foundation - Wed May 14, 2025
AED Foundation to Spotlight Skilled Workforce Shortage at “Construction on the National Mall” 2025
The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) is proud to announce its participation in Association of Equipment Manufacturer's 2025 Construction on the National Mall. This showcase brings the construction industry to the heart of the nation's capital, offering a unique, interactive platform to highlight career pathways and critical workforce needs in the equipment sector....
CEG - Wed January 29, 2025
AED Members Gather in Orlando, Fla., For Annual Summit/CONDEX
The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) gathered at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 15-17, 2025, for its annual Summit/CONDEX. The event was an opportunity for members to network, attend seminars, fundraise and see what's new in the industry....
AED Foundation - Tue January 28, 2025
VIDEO: Students Explore Careers in Equipment Tech, Operation
More than 500 students from across Ohio gathered on Dec. 12 to explore rewarding careers in the equipment industry during the AED Foundation (AEDF) Industry Pathways: Career Experience event in Circleville, Ohio....
AED Foundation - Mon January 20, 2025
Report Shows Necessity for New Labor Mobility Pathways
Workforce challenges for the equipment industry — and potential solutions — are the subject of a report the National Immigration Forum and the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) released during its 2025 Summit held in Orlando, Fla....
AED Foundation - Wed December 18, 2024
AED Foundation Recognized High School Marks Record Year for AEDF Vision 2025
The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced its 100th AEDF recognized high school program in North America. This milestone underscores the significant progress of AEDF's Vision 2025 workforce development initiative, aimed at strengthening the future of the equipment industry, with the goal of introducing 10 thousand technicians into the workforce by the year 2027....
AED Foundation - Mon December 09, 2024
Twelve High Schools in Washington Achieve AED Foundation High School Recognition
The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced the recognition of 12 High School Equipment Technology Programs in Washington including the following schools: Aberdeen High School (Aberdeen, Wash.)Auburn High School (Auburn, Wash.)Coupeville High School (Coupeville, Wash.)Goldendale High School (Goldendale, Wash.)Newport High School (Newport, Wash.)NEWTech Prep (Spokane, Wash.)Pierce County Skills Center (Puyallup, Wash.)Shelton High School (Shelton, Wash.)Sunnyside High School (Sunnyside, Wash.)Tri-Tech Skills Center (Kennewick, Wash.)Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center (Wenatchee, Wash.)Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center (Yakima, Wash.)The term of AEDF recognition is five years, starting in December 2024 and ending in November 2029....
AED Foundation - Wed October 09, 2024
AED Foundation, SkillsUSA Illinois Bring Students to Apprenticeship Pathway Event
On Oct. 8, high school students from across Chicagoland took significant steps toward careers in the equipment industry by learning essential diesel engine repair skills, trying their hand at operating equipment, polishing their interview techniques, and connecting with industry leaders....
Caterpillar - Tue June 11, 2024
Caterpillar Inc. Donates $500,000 to Associated Equipment Distributor Foundation's Vision 2025 Campaign
Caterpillar Inc. announced a $500,000 donation to the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) in support of AEDF's Vision 2025 Campaign. The campaign is designed to address the technician shortage within the equipment distribution industry....
AED Foundation - Tue March 05, 2024
State University of New York at Cobleskill Agricultural and Power Machinery, John Deere TECH Program Achieve AED Foundation Accreditation
The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced the accreditation of the Agricultural Power Machinery & John Deere TECH program at State University of New York at Cobleskill. This program is one of AEDF's flagship colleges and serves a wide region throughout the Northeast....
John Deere - Mon December 04, 2023
John Deere Construction & Forestry Makes $300,000 Donation to AED Foundation
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....
