The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2025-2026 Andrew Goodman Scholarship is now open. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2025.
L to R: Mark Badertscher (AKRS Equipment), Larry Stauffer (Bruna Implement), Students from Johnson County Central FFA, Mike Brown (KanEquip) [FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2024] The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA), host of the Nebraska Ag Expo, is pleased to recognize and support the career and technical education program at Johnson County Central High School in Tecumseh, Nebraska. “Today’s equipment industry embodies the highest level of cutting-edge technology in the world,” said Mark Hennessey, President and CEO of INEDA. “And the spectrum of technological career opportunities in the equipment industry ranges from engineering, design, manufacturing, and repairing of precision and… Read More »
[Author: INEDA Staff, 05.2020 | Keywords: Recruiting, Workforce Development] The stakes are high. Recruiting and retaining technicians will be one of the top three success factors in the ag and construction equipment industry over the next 10 to 15 years. And whoever figures out the workforce equation is going to be in the driver’s seat. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of diesel service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow nearly 13% from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. The agency also said 67,000 technicians will be needed to replace retired workers,… Read More »
[Author: Will Rogers, 05.20 | Keyword: Recruiting, Workforce Development] I know this is a difficult time for you and your business. At the same time, we will get through the COVID-19 pandemic and life to return to a “new normal” in the weeks and months to come. One of the things that will likely continue to be an issue for nearly every employer is the ability to find the right employees for your business. Based on dozens of conversations I’ve had with members over the past 12+ years, recruiting the right workforce remains one of the biggest concerns in the… Read More »
NEVADA – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds visited Van Wall Equipment in Nevada to highlight their new Farm Equipment Mechanic Registered Apprenticeship program and celebrate Registered Apprenticeship Appreciation and Awareness Week. Gov. Reynolds also signed a proclamation, recognizing the value of Registered Apprenticeship training and promoting expansion of these opportunities within the state. Iowans are encouraged to explore the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship during the week, which runs Nov. 11-17. Special events across Iowa will highlight different types of programs, public-private partnerships, new facilities and unique community outreach efforts. “In Iowa we have jobs looking for people, and Registered Apprenticeships are… Read More »