Next Gen Trucking Talk with Lindsey Trent
The Next Gen Trucking Association is a membership-based advocacy group solely dedicated to advancing the trucking industry as a career choice for the next generation through nationwide education and awareness initiatives. As a leading national nonprofit trade association, Next Gen Trucking Association (NGT) inspires, educates, and provides resources for young people and schools and promotes opportunities within the trucking industry. This podcast is all about steering the next generation towards careers in trucking. Who is doing it, how, and best practices. For more information contact Lindsey Trent at info@nextgentrucking.org.
Next Gen Trucking Talk with Lindsey Trent
Talking about the American School Counselors Association annual conference and the trucking industry
In this episode, Lindsey talks to Chuck Snow, Lane WIlliams, and Josh Mecca about the American School Counselors Association.
The Recap and Strategy Discussion meeting reviewed insights from the recent American School Counselors Association annual conference, highlighting the growing interest among school counselors in promoting trucking careers. Key participants, including industry veterans, underscored the importance of educating counselors on the longevity and stability of trucking jobs while addressing the industry's need to adapt to younger perspectives. The discussion focused on enhancing the trucking industry's image, emphasizing safety, professionalism, and the influence of emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles. The meeting concluded with a commitment to strengthen community ties and outlined future events, including participation in career fairs and networking initiatives to further integrate trucking careers into educational frameworks. Action items included attending next year's conference, engaging with local schools, and joining the NextGen in Trucking association.
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