The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has introduced the Elevate TCA Young Leadership Program.
The program is “designed to empower and nurture the leaders of tomorrow,” according to a news release.
“Elevate offers a unique opportunity for young professionals to thrive in their careers,” the news release states. “Through mentorship, skill development, and networking, participants will embark on a transformative journey, gaining the knowledge and experience necessary to reach new heights in the truckload industry. This young leadership program includes a mix of in-person meetings at TCA events as well as six virtual meetings throughout 2024.”
To qualify for the program, aspiring young leaders from TCA member companies must be under 41 years old as of March 23, 2024, and require an endorsement from a supervisor to join.
The inaugural cohort’s agenda includes:
- March 5, 2024 — Virtual Introduction Meeting
- March 23-26, 2024 — Annual Convention Nashville
- April 9, 2024: 1st Virtual — Mentorship 101
- May 14, 2024: 2nd Virtual — Workforce Development
- June 11, 2024: 3rd Virtual — Success Stories from Industry Leaders
- Aug. 13, 2024: 4th Virtual — Succession Planning
- Sept. 10, 2024: 5th Virtual — Legislative Training & Government Affairs
- September 2024 — TCA Call on Washington and Fall Business Meeting
TCA’s Vice President of Membership Outreach, Zander Gambill, said of the program: “TCA is excited to launch Elevate and bring back our Young Transportation Executives program in this new format,” said Zander Gambill, TCA’s vice president of membership outreach. “Thanks goes to TCA’s Membership Committee who really helped push and produce this exciting program for young leaders.”
“[Tenstreet] is proud to be the exclusive sponsor of Elevate TCA, the TCA Young Leadership Program,” said Marilyn Surber, Tenstreet’s head of industry relations. “This initiative aims to provide mentorship and foster leadership skills among crucial young talents in the truckload industry.”
For additional details and to submit an application, click here.
Source: The Trucker
