Building the Future Workforce for Trucking, Logistics & Supply Chain
About this Event
You're Invited | Building Pathways. Creating Opportunities. Driving Change.
Building Pathways. Creating Opportunities. Driving Change Workforce Summit.
📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Partner Hotel – DeKalb County, Georgia (Venue announced soon.)
About the Event
Join the African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA) for the inaugural Education & Industry Workforce Collaborative, a first-of-its-kind summit bringing together over 200 education leaders, employers, workforce agencies, government officials, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and industry partners to strengthen the future workforce in transportation, logistics, and supply chain.
Building the Future Workforce Starts Here.
The 2026 Education & Industry Workforce Summit is where industry meets opportunity.
Hosted by the African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA), this premier workforce summit brings together leaders from trucking, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, education, government, workforce agencies, technology, and community organizations to address one of the industry's greatest challenges—building a stronger, more sustainable workforce.
Whether you're looking to recruit talent, build strategic partnerships, discover new workforce solutions, explore career opportunities, or stay ahead of industry trends, this summit provides the connections, education, and resources to help you succeed.
Attendees will gain practical insights into workforce development, transportation innovation, AI and emerging technologies, leadership, education pathways, apprenticeship opportunities, second-chance employment, veteran initiatives, and collaborative solutions that strengthen the entire transportation ecosystem.
Throughout the day, participants will experience:
- Inspiring keynote speakers from transportation and workforce leadership
- Expert panel discussions featuring trucking, logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain professionals
- Interactive breakout sessions and industry roundtables
- Workforce and technology exhibitors
- Networking with employers, educators, government agencies, nonprofits, and business leaders
- Career and business development opportunities
- Actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately within your organization
This isn't just another conference—it's a collaborative movement focused on connecting industry with education, strengthening workforce pipelines, and preparing the next generation of transportation professionals.
Together, we're building pathways, creating opportunities, and driving change.
Who Should Attend?
- K-12 School District Leadership
- CTAE Directors & Career Coaches
- Colleges & Universities
- Technical Colleges
- Workforce Development Agencies
- Economic Development Organizations
- Government Officials
- Transportation & Logistics Companies
- Supply Chain Professionals
- Manufacturing Employers
- Community Organizations
- Nonprofit Leaders
- Students & Emerging Professionals
Contact us to learn more.
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📞 770-756-6768
The African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing workforce development, education, entrepreneurship, leadership, and economic mobility within the trucking, transportation, logistics, and supply chain industries.
Through strategic partnerships and innovative programming, AAWTA connects education with industry to prepare today's students and professionals for tomorrow's workforce.
Contact Information
African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA)
📍 5269 Buford Highway, Suite 213
Doraville, GA 30340
📞 770-756-6768
🌐 www.aawta.org
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration| Breakfast & Networking | Welcome | Opening Keynote
🕑: 10:00 AM
Education & Industry Panel
🕑: 11:00 AM
Break Workforce Development Panel
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Networking Lunch (Included)
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Breakout Sessions | Round Table
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Founding Partner Commitments | Closing Keynote | Closing Remarks
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 999.00
