Education

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig

One Size Fits Some When Career and Technical Education Makes Sense

As a mother of four boys, I learned quickly that our children’s interests aren’t always the same.

Marty McCormack

The AED Foundation Releases Latest Research Report at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

At a media event during CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March, The AED Foundation officially unveiled its latest commissioned research report.

Alexandra Joyce

We've seen the issues. We've heard the issues. This is our solution: Vision 2024

Addressing the technician workforce shortage is something that The AED Foundation (AEDF) understands needs to be taken seriously.

Career Convos - The AED Foundation tackles the workforce shortage by interviewing the next generation.

CED Magazine recently sat down with Legacy High School student Sharieff Jackson to discuss his views on the industry and what role he will play in the future.

Alexandra Joyce

The Benefits an AEDF-Recognized High School Program Brings to a Dealership

As part of Vision 2024, The AED Foundation (AEDF) is working towards recognizing more high school programs throughout North America in the next four years.

Brian P. McGuire

Use Uncertainty to Your Advantage: Leadership Conference 2020

Moving into the second half of the year, we continue to see everyday life change as our nation works to regain a sense of normalcy where possible.

Troy Harrison

Are You Focused on Your Competitors or Your Customers?

I had an interesting conversation last week. I was talking to a prospective client...

Managing Working Capital

Working capital is one of the most useful indicators of an operation’s financial health.

Lori Lovely

AED-accredited Wake Tech prepares students for real-world jobs

North Carolina’s largest community college is one of only 22 that have earned AED accreditation. Wake Technical Community College

Industrial Economic Outlook: Uncertainty Reigns for 2020 and Beyond

The global economy experienced a significant slowdown in 2019, leaving those in the ag and construction sectors to wonder: What does this mean for 2020 and beyond?

Peter Gregory

Dealers Face Realities, Perceptions that Hamper Construction Industry Employment

Before recession fears mounted recently, the stock market rocketed to record highs and unemployment dipped to record lows. Everyone felt good.

Sean Fitzgerrel

Regional Report - Federal Career and Technical Education Funds Help Support Diesel Technology Programs

Even in the hyperpolitical environment of the U.S. Capitol and White House, some significant legislative accomplishments are positively affecting the equipment distribution industry.

Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Show me the Money

Where do you turn when you’re owed money?

Phil Riggs

Regional Report - How Attending AED’s Summit Before CONEXPO Gives You the Upper Hand Over the Competition

As a professional in the equipment industry, your involvement at Summit can play a significant role in your success for the coming year – especially during a CONEXPO year.

Mike Murray

Regional Report: Professional Development and Education for Your Departmental Managers

An Underutilized AED Member Benefit

Michael D. Brennan

2019 November From the Chairman

It has been my privilege and honor to be your AED chairman this year and I have been proud to be one of the representatives of AED during its 100th year.