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Shades of Fleet Call for Voices: Next Up in Fleet
Apprentices, interns, young professionals, and rising leaders: share your voice in our "Next Up in Fleet" episode of our Shades of Fleet video series!

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- The initiative seeks to involve apprentices, interns, young professionals, and rising leaders in the Next Up in Fleet video series.
- Participants are encouraged to share their perspectives and experiences within the fleet sector.
- The video series aims to highlight diverse voices and innovative ideas from emerging talent in the industry.
*Summarized by AI
Work Truck is continuing its monthly video interview series, Shades of Fleet, highlighting the people who keep the fleet industry moving every day.
July's theme, Next Up in Fleet, shines a spotlight on the next generation of industry professionals. From apprentices and interns to early-career technicians, coordinators, analysts, and emerging leaders, these are the people stepping into the industry today and helping shape where fleet goes tomorrow.
Who Should Answer the Call for Voices this Month?
This month is about fresh perspectives. What attracted younger professionals to fleet? What has surprised them about the industry? What opportunities excite them most? It's also about mentorship, career growth, and experiences that help prepare the next generation to lead. As fleet continues to evolve through new technology, changing workforce dynamics, and shifting expectations, these voices offer an important look at what's ahead.
Participants will record a short video interview using guided prompts and a simple recording link. No special setup required. Can't access the link? Email Lauren Fletcher.
Young professionals, apprentices, interns, recent graduates, and those early in their fleet careers are invited to participate. Leaders and mentors who are helping develop the next generation of talent are also encouraged to share their perspectives. Know someone who represents the future of fleet? Send this their way.
Record your responses here:https://riverside.com/async-recording/invitation/2d05d56085454aa9eaa0f5a8492bc8e377d470b0
Replies due by July 10!
Want to see what this series is all about before you hit record? Check out our previous episodes, including May's Veterans in Fleet.
And a quick preview of August: we'll be exploring the people and partnerships that help fleets succeed beyond their own organizations, so stay tuned.
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