Youth Workforce Development Foundation

Today, SkillsUSA Illinois, in partnership with the Youth Workforce Development Foundation, Carle Health, and Methodist College hosted our first Industry Pathways Career Experience: Healthcare event at Methodist College in Peoria, IL. This event connects students from across Illinois with leading healthcare employers and industry professionals through hands-on workshops and activities, providing practical experience in the healthcare industry. We are excited to see students engage with healthcare professionals and explore various career paths in the healthcare field! . . . #SkillsUSAIL #IgniteYourPotential #Healthcare #WorkforceDevelopment #CarleHealth #MethodistCollege

Today’s Industry Pathways: Career Experience event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing Associated Equipment Distributors who are here in Circleville, OH connecting with nearly 500 students: ?? Ohio Cat ?? AGCO Corporation ??? Bobcat Enterprises ??? Company Wrench, Ltd. ?? Columbus Equipment Company ?? Ditch Witch Mid-States ?? Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. ?? United Rentals ?? Vermeer Heartland These industry leaders are inspiring students, providing hands-on experiences, and showcasing the pathways to rewarding careers in the skilled trades. Thank you for helping us, The AED Foundation, and SkillsUSA Ohio continue to build the future of the workforce! #YouthWorkforceDevelopment #AEDFoundation #CareerExperience #SkilledTrades #HeavyEquipment

?? Building Futures in the Skilled Trades! Today, nearly 500 students from 16 schools across Ohio are exploring careers in the Equipment Technician and Operator field at the Industry Pathways: Career Experience event in Circleville, OH! ?? Together with our amazing partners, The AED Foundation and SkillsUSA Ohio, we’re creating hands-on opportunities, fostering employer connections, and opening doors to rewarding career pathways in the skilled trades. Here’s to empowering the next generation of industry leaders! ??♀???♂? #YouthWorkforceDevelopment #CareerExperience #DieselTech #HeavyEquipment #SkillsForSuccess Associated Equipment Distributors

?? This Giving Tuesday, Make an Impact! ?? Today, you have the chance to shape the future of our workforce. By supporting the Youth Workforce Development Foundation, your generosity powers initiatives like SkillsUSA Illinois, where students become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members. Together, we can break barriers, create opportunities, and build a stronger, more skilled workforce. ?? Learn more about the lives you've already impacted by reading our success stories: https://lnkd.in/gFEhTQ-d ?? Donate today and help us continue making an impact: https://lnkd.in/gXFhcdSQ ?? #GivingTuesday | #SkillsUSAIllinois | #YouthWorkforce | #BuildingFutures

Last week, we proudly launched our first Industry Pathways: Career Experience focusing on Equipment Technicians and Operators, in Johnsburg, Illinois! ?In partnership with the The AED Foundation and SkillsUSA Illinois, this hands-on event connected 550+ students from 21 schools with 85 industry reps from 17 leading employers. Students had the chance to learn about industry careers and try out equipment firsthand! Thank you to the amazing Associated Equipment Distributors members who made this event possible: West Side Tractor (Event Sponsor), Alta Equipment Company (Lunch Sponsor), Altorfer Cat, Burris Equipment, Atlas Bobcat, Finkbiner Equipment Co, Local 150, McCann Industries, Inc., McCullough Implement Company, Point Ready Mix, LLC, Rock Solid Stabilization & Reclamation, Inc., Roland Machinery Co, United Rentals, and Vermeer Midwest! This is just the beginning! This event was the first of 40 Career Experiences we’ll host across the nation as part of the U.S. Department of Labor's Apprenticeships Build America grant program. We’re excited to keep building pathways to rewarding careers for students coast to coast! #YWDF #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillsUSA #SkillsUSAIL #AEDFoundation #ApprenticeshipsBuildAmerica