The AED Foundation

Join us April 23 at 10 AM CT for a free webinar with True North Mergers & Acquisitions: Grow or Go. Explore strategies to maximize business value and navigate growth, succession, or sale with real-world insights. Register: hubs.li/Q04c1_MY0

The AED Foundation was proud to support Herndon Career Center’s Career Day in Raytown, MO, where 160 students connected with industry professionals and explored hands-on equipment careers. Events like this strengthen awareness and help build the future workforce pipeline.

The AED Foundation’s 2026 PSSR Seminar kicked off today in Schaumburg, IL. Attendees are building skills in consultative selling, pipeline management, and customer engagement to drive parts, service & rental performance. Explore upcoming events at: hubs.li/Q04clCcZ0

The AED Foundation’s Basic Rental Management Seminar brought professionals together in Dallas to explore the evolving rental market and strategies to stay competitive. Attendees gained practical insights on rental models, fleet performance, and profitability.

Recognizing our OEM donors who supported the AED Foundation’s Annual Campaign in March. Their investment helps advance workforce programs, strengthen technician training, and support education across the equipment industry.

Recognizing the individual and service provider donors who supported the AED Foundation’s Annual Campaign in March. Their contributions help advance workforce programs, strengthen training, and expand career opportunities across the equipment industry.

We're proud to recognize our Distributor donors who supported the AED Foundation’s Annual Campaign in March. Their investment advances technician training, supports education, and expands career pathways, strengthening the future of the equipment industry.

💡 Free webinar for equipment rental professionals—learn how to build a smarter damage waiver strategy. Join the AED Foundation on April 9 at 10 AM CT with Damian Brooks (SEIS) for practical insights on protecting your fleet and reducing risk. 🔗 hubs.li/Q049Svc00

There's still time to register for AED Foundation’s Basic Parts & Service Seminar in Nashville. Two sessions available (Apr 27–29 or Apr 29–May 1) with hands-on training to improve performance and leadership. Register today: 👉 hubs.li/Q049jN250 👉 hubs.li/Q049jCl50

There’s still time to register for AED Foundation’s PSSR Seminar (April 16–17, Schaumburg, IL). Gain tools to grow parts, service & rental revenue and strengthen customer relationships—valuable for dealerships of all sizes. 👉 Register Today at: hubs.li/Q049jN150

🎉 The AED Foundation welcomes Career Center of Southern Illinois as a new AED Foundation Recognized High School Program. Interested in getting your school involved? Contact Karina Utreras at kutreras@aednet.org to learn more.

🚨Registration is open for the 2026 AED Foundation Instructors’ Conference — a high-impact event for instructors shaping the next generation of diesel, heavy equipment, ag and automotive technicians. Dealers are encouraged to share with school partners. 🔗 hubs.ly/Q0485L3G0

Spend just 10 minutes on a survey that can help improve your business and the industry. Your insights will help measure the technician shortage, guide workforce strategies, and support stronger dealership planning. U.S.: hubs.li/Q047-vPV0 Canada: hubs.li/Q047-vDK0

Thank you Komatsu for hosting The AED Foundation’s Workforce Development Coordinators, Seth Medinger and Kellyn Cochran, at KTA training in Cartersville, GA. They presented insights on workforce development, school partnerships, and Registered Apprenticeship Programs.

🌾 Happy National Ag Day! We're proud to support the agriculture & equipment industry through our partnership with @case4learning — helping train 400+ Ag Mechanics & Engineering teachers reaching 7,000+ students, and 4,000+ Agri-Science teachers impacting 160,000+ students.

Thank you to Altorfer CAT, West Side Tractor & Vermeer Midwest for hosting 33 students from local high schools for a hands-on look at equipment careers, internships & apprenticeships. Interested in hosting an AED-recognized high school? Contact workforce-development@aednet.org.

Thank you to our Service Provider donors who supported The AED Foundation's Annual Campaign in January and February. Your investment helps expand education, strengthen the technician pipeline, and support the future workforce of the equipment industry. #AEDFoundation #WeAreAED

Thank you to our Individual donors who supported The AED Foundation's Annual Campaign in January and February. Your investment helps expand education, strengthen the technician pipeline, and support the future workforce of the equipment industry. #AEDFoundation #WeAreAED

We’re proud to recognize our OEM donors who supported the AED Foundation’s Annual Campaign in January & February. Their investment helps expand workforce initiatives, strengthen technician training, and create more pathways into rewarding equipment industry careers.

Thank you to our Distributor Member donors who supported The AED Foundation's Annual Campaign in January and February. Your investment helps expand education, strengthen the technician pipeline, and support the future of the equipment industry. #AEDFoundation #AnnualCampaign