September 2018
Nominees sought to serve on Generation Next Board
Have you been considering ramping up your involvement in Generation Next, or are you looking into leadership development opportunities for yourself ?

Generation Next's Board of Governors has an open seat for a Governor at Large. Interested parties must be members of Generation Next. To nominate or self-nominate, please email Generation Next Treasurer Michael Thompson,  mthompson@readingbody.com.  Please indicate your interest by Friday, November 2.
The importance of industry mentors
By Shane Woodman, Generation Next Vice Chair
OnSpot of North America

If you are reading this article, you most likely are early on in your work truck industry career. This also means you have probably taken the initiative to get involved with NTEA Generation Next. Great start! Odds are someone nudged you in Generation Next's direction. Maybe this person was a friend, colleague, or better yet - a mentor. Mentors have your best interest at heart and will push you to succeed personally and professionally. Full story
Be heard.
Do you have a mentor?
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News you can use
The 2018 Truck Product Conference took place Sept. 25-26, and NTEA was there to cover it. Miss it? Visit ntea.com/tpccoverage to discover updates shared by 13 OEMs.

Upcoming webinars
Wednesday, October 10: Serving the industry - an overview of NTEA member benefits
Join NTEA Director of Member Services Luci Pfaff and Member Services Coordinator Emily Hooks for an informative and fast-paced webinar on the benefits of Association membership. Learn more

Wednesday, November 28: Make sure you're ready for what's ahead - new model year changes and implications for body builders
Bob Raybuck will recap key information presented by leading OEMs at the 2018 Truck Product Conference. Learn more

Thursday, December 13: Corporate compensation strategy development and implementation
Brian Walby, Ph.D., CCP, president, Walby & Associates is onboard to address major topics regarding effective development and implementation of a compelling corporate strategy as a key component within your corporation's strategic plan. Learn more

New white paper: Cargo van mythbusters
NTEA recently published a new white paper that identifies best practices surrounding current requirements of cargo vans - a rapidly growing segment. Access all white papers
Referrals welcome
Generation Next provides professional development opportunities to its members - employees of NTEA member companies who have less than 10 years' work truck industry experience. If you would like to recommend a colleague for membership, complete and return the  application. Or share our presentation.