NextGen

Empowering the next generation of material handling professionals. MHEDA’s NextGen community supports the future of the industry by engaging young professionals through a diverse offering of networking, education, and career development opportunities. NexGen helps emerging talent build meaningful connections and grow within the material handling community.

Networking

From dynamic in-person events to virtual peer groups, MHEDA’s networking opportunities are designed to help you learn, connect, and grow within the material handling community.

Join us for a fast-paced, fun, and interactive leadership experience designed for material handling professionals on their leadership journey.

Whether you’re looking to learn, share, or connect, these networking events offer something for everyone in the material handling community.

Join a networking group exclusively for MHEDA members, providing an opportunity to connect with industry peers and discuss common business challenges and share valuable insights.

Industry Training

Enhance your professional career development with industry-specific bootcamps that are ideal for young professionals to become more familiar with our industry and terminology.

MHEDA has partnered with Amatrol, industry leader in interactive technical training to provide a comprehensive education package on manufacturing and automation principles.

This series covers all aspects of the material handling industry and key concepts to get a quick jump start for a career in the material handling industry.

Gain a basic understanding of our industry, our products, and our terminology in this 5-part series that gives the industry background needed to start out right.                                       

Educational Programs & Resources

MHEDA provides a full range of professional development tools to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the material handling industry.

Learn the foundational principles and the most valuable strategies of a traditional MBA curriculum, at a fraction of the cost and time with MHEDA’s Master Manager 10-week program.

This resource is designed to provide you with a modern way to enhance your professional career development and track your learning progress. Enjoy affordable access to industry and business training in one convenient location.

Explore a collection of recorded webinars, presentations, and educational sessions available for viewing at your convenience. This resource offers valuable learning opportunities on various industry topics.

Let's Get Started

If your company is a MHEDA member and you’re interested in the NextGen Community, please fill out the form below.



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Gene Marks

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Gene Marks is a past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post. Gene now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Washington Times, and The Guardian. Gene is a best-selling author and has written 5 books on business management. Gene appears on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today. Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and provides actionable insights.

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