The ATA has today announced the launch of nominations for its award-winning Future Leaders Forum (FLF), along with new major sponsor Volvo Group Australia.
Volvo now joins global telematics provider Geotab as a major supporter of the program.
The FLF is a professional development program targeted at future leaders of the trucking industry aged 21 to 40. Nominations are accepted annually from the ATA's member associations and its safety management arm, TruckSafe.
The program helps graduates become effective advocates for key industry priorities including safety, sustainability, profitability and professionalism by equipping them with the skills and knowledge to strengthen their leadership, media engagement and advocacy capabilities.
Now entering its eighth year, the program has built an alumni network of almost 80 industry leaders who have progressed into executive and non-executive leadership roles across ATA member associations, regulatory agencies and transport-related businesses.
In 2024, the FLF program won the prestigious LearnX Platinum Award for Best Learning and Talent Development in the industry-specific leadership development category.
"We are excited to build on our longstanding partnership with Volvo as they join us in securing a resilient future for Australia's trucking industry," ATA Director of Marketing and Partnerships Bianca D'Rosario said.
"Together we are supporting the next generation and beyond, through the ATA's professional development program and Volvo's innovation in emission-reducing technologies."
"Volvo Group Australia is thrilled to be working with, and investing in future leaders in our industry," Vice President, People, Culture, Health & Safety Jane Humphreys said.
"Volvo Group Australia has its sights firmly set on the future of transport, mobility and manufacturing and we are incredibly passionate about developing industry talent.
"Our continued partnership with the ATA along with our sponsorship of the Future Leaders Forum, will serve to strengthen our relationship with an industry, that all our livelihoods rely on."
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