Schaumburg, Ill. - The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) announced it has received National Program Standard approval for its Registered Apprenticeship Program from the U.S. Department of Labor, marking a significant milestone in the Foundation’s efforts to strengthen the equipment industry’s technician workforce.
The approval, granted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship in September 2026, establishes the AED Foundation’s apprenticeship program as a nationally recognized program designed to help equipment dealers develop highly skilled technicians through a combination of structured on-the-job training, mentorship and supplemental education.
National Program Standards provide a framework for Registered Apprenticeship programs that operate across multiple states or on a national basis. Programs must meet federal regulatory requirements and demonstrate that their occupational standards, structure and scope are appropriate for national implementation.
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