GETTING STARTED
Whether you're new to Generation Next or have been with us for a while and want to become more involved, here are some steps to help you get the most out of your membership.
1. Follow us on social media. And participate in the platforms.
2. Share your news. Send your company or professional milesteones to Laura for publication in the monthly newsletter, Generation Next Edition.
3. Take the next step. Consider joining the Steering Committee, and be part of the group that helps guide the development of programs and services. The nomination process takes place each fall. The Steering Committee is periodically invited to join
NTEA Board of Directors activities. The Chair is invited each year to attend the NTEA Summer Strategic Board of Trustees Meeting. Several Generation Next members have been elected by NTEA membership to serve on the Board of Trustees.
Here are the stories of two work truck industry leaders who once served as Generation Next Chairs:
4. Help Generation Next grow. Recommend membership to your colleagues. Share the application
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1. Helpful links
2. Monthly newsletter
Generation Next's monthly enewsletter, Generation Next Edition, features an article each month from a member of the Steering Committee, as well as professional development opportunities, member news, and more.
View current issue.
3. Quarterly webinar series
"What's Next with Gen Next" features industry professionals discussing topics related to professional development, leadership, networking, emerging technology, career advice and more.
4. From the Steering Committee
Following is a selection of articles written by Steering Committee members on timely professional development and industry topics.
- 3 nuggets of wisdom I've picked up during my time in the industry, by Ashley Pace (LinkedIn), originally published in the February 2024 issue of Generation Next Edition
- Workforce development sessions at WTW24, by Sean Woodman (LinkedIn), originally published in the January 2024 issue of Generation Next Edition
- Are you ready for WTW24? by Derek Hill (LinkedIn), originally published in the December 2023 issue of Generation Next Edition
- 4 elements of top-notch email, by Chris Prenkert (LinkedIn), originally published in the November 2023 issue of Generation Next Edition
- What it means to be robust, by Kollin Joines (LinkedIn), originally published in the August 2023 issue of Generation Next Edition
- Why should you attend Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit? By Nate Eichinger (LinkedIn), originally published in the July 2023 issue of Generation Next Edition
- AI in your manufacturing operation? Is it right for you? By Chris Prenkert (LinkedIn), originally published in the June 2023 issue of Generation Next Edition
- Gen Next at WTW3: A recap, by Ashley Pace (LinkedIn), originally published in the March 2023 issue of Generation Next Edition
- 6 tips to get the most out of Work Truck Week, by Brian Guillerault (LinkedIn), originally published in the February 2023 issue of Generation Next Edition
- A checklist for conducting candidate interviews, by Chris Prenkert (LinkedIn), originally published in the December 2022 issue of Generation Next Edition
- Key communication skills for any position, by Sean Woodman (LinkedIn), originally published in the September 2022 issue of Generation Next Edition
- 3 steps for better listening, by Derek Hill (LinkedIn), originally published in the August 2022 issue of Generation Next Edition
- 3 tips for transitioning to a leadership role, by Nate Eichinger (LinkedIn), originally published in the July 2022 issue of Generation Next Edition
- 3 steps for better presentations, by Ashley Pace (LinkedIn), originally published in the June 2022 issue of Generation Next Edition
- How to create a network of mentors to supercharge your professional development, by Jennifer Rogers (LinkedIn), originally published in the May 2022 issue of Generation Next Edition.
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What would you like to see more of? Less of? We want to hear from you. Please contact any member of the Generation Next Steering Committee or NTEA Senior Director of Business Systems Derek Eng at 248-479-8909 or email derek@ntea.com.
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