The AED Foundation

The AED Foundation Established in 1991 and directed by AED members, The AED Foundation addresses professional education and workforce development in the industry.

This includes AED Accreditation of diesel-equipment technology college programs.

🎉 New AED Foundation Recognized High School Program!The AED Foundation is proud to welcome Lampeter-Strasburg High Schoo...
06/05/2026

🎉 New AED Foundation Recognized High School Program!

The AED Foundation is proud to welcome Lampeter-Strasburg High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania as an official AED Foundation Recognized High School Program.

Interested in becoming an AED Foundation Recognized High School Program? Contact Karina Utreras at [email protected] to learn how your school can get involved!

The AED Foundation was proud to participate in MassHire's 8th Annual Brockton Area Construction Career Day on May 15.Thi...
06/03/2026

The AED Foundation was proud to participate in MassHire's 8th Annual Brockton Area Construction Career Day on May 15.

This interactive outdoor event introduced students to career opportunities in the equipment industry, engineering, skilled trades, utilities, transit, clean energy, and more through hands-on experiences and direct engagement with industry professionals.

Thank you to MassHire and all of the event partners for helping connect students with rewarding career pathways and showcasing the opportunities available throughout the skilled trades and equipment industry.

🎉 The AED Foundation is thrilled to recognize Metter College & Career Academy as an AED Foundation Recognized High Schoo...
06/02/2026

🎉 The AED Foundation is thrilled to recognize Metter College & Career Academy as an AED Foundation Recognized High School Program!

Through workforce-focused education and hands-on learning opportunities, programs like Metter College & Career Academy are helping prepare students for successful careers in the equipment industry and skilled trades workforce.

We are proud to welcome them to the growing network of AED Foundation Recognized High School Programs.

🎉 Congratulations to Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa on becoming an AED Foundation Accredited College Pr...
05/29/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa on becoming an AED Foundation Accredited College Program!

The AED Foundation is proud to recognize programs committed to preparing future equipment industry professionals through hands-on training and workforce-focused education.

Programs like these play an important role in developing the next generation of skilled technicians and industry leaders.

The AED Foundation recently supported a field trip for 26 Whittier High School students to Bejac Corporation and Quinn C...
05/27/2026

The AED Foundation recently supported a field trip for 26 Whittier High School students to Bejac Corporation and Quinn Cat.

Students participated in tours, presentations, giveaways, and hands-on machine activities while learning more about career opportunities in the equipment industry. AED Foundation Chairman Ron Barlet also spoke with students about industry career pathways.

Thank you to Bejac Corporation and Quinn Company for hosting this experience.

Supporters of the AED Foundation recently gathered for the “Dinner with the Counselor” experience secured through the wi...
05/26/2026

Supporters of the AED Foundation recently gathered for the “Dinner with the Counselor” experience secured through the winning bid by Immediate Past AED Chairman Jerry Donlon and his wife Terry during the 2026 AED Foundation Gala & Live Auction.

Hosted by Michael and Lori Airdo, the evening featured an Italian feast inspired by family recipes, along with great conversation, friendship, and support for the AED Foundation’s mission.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so memorable and for your continued support of workforce development across the equipment industry.

Join the AED Foundation and Chatfield Global LLC on Thursday, May 28 at 10:00 AM CT for the webinar: HR Services: So Man...
05/25/2026

Join the AED Foundation and Chatfield Global LLC on Thursday, May 28 at 10:00 AM CT for the webinar: HR Services: So Many Choices, What’s Best for Your Business?

Presented by Marcy Brajkovic, President & Owner of Chatfield Global, this session will provide a practical overview of today’s HR service models, including PEOs, EORs, payroll providers, HR consultants, fractional HR leaders, outsourced HR services, and more.

Through real-world examples and case studies, attendees will learn how different HR solutions can support business growth, improve flexibility, and help address hiring, compliance, and operational challenges.

Register today: https://hubs.li/Q04hMJYq0

Today, the AED Foundation pauses to remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to t...
05/25/2026

Today, the AED Foundation pauses to remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States of America. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice.

The AED Foundation was proud to welcome 170 students to the Fargo, ND Demo Day at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in pa...
05/21/2026

The AED Foundation was proud to welcome 170 students to the Fargo, ND Demo Day at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in partnership with the North Dakota Construction Leadership Committee (NDCLC).

Students explored careers in the construction and equipment industries through hands-on experiences with equipment, technology, and industry professionals.

Thank you to the industry partners for making this event possible!

Join The AED Foundation on Thursday, May 21 at 10:00 AM CT for the webinar: Inside Five Star Equipment's AI Revenue Engi...
05/18/2026

Join The AED Foundation on Thursday, May 21 at 10:00 AM CT for the webinar: Inside Five Star Equipment's AI Revenue Engine: A Dealer's Playbook for Growth and Customer Experience.

In this session, George Ewing, PhD of Five Star Equipment and Warhorse Rentals will share how his team is using AI to improve customer response times, capture more inbound demand, and create efficiencies across sales, rental, service, and parts operations.

Akash Pavan, President & CEO of Chasi AI, will also provide a practical playbook for implementing AI tools within dealership operations — including where to start, what to measure, and how to scale AI across the organization.

Register today: https://hubs.li/Q04h166y0

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