How Can We Inspire the Next Generation to Choose Careers in Trucking?

In this episode of NGT Talks, the Next Generation in Trucking Association welcomes Hannah Dannecker, an author, public speaker, and transportation industry advocate who has created a children’s book series designed to introduce young readers to careers in trucking and other industries. Hannah shares how growing up around her family’s transportation business shaped her passion for the industry and how her work with children, speaking engagements, and conversations with employers revealed a need to introduce career opportunities earlier in a child’s life. Her books, including Dad the Driver and Mom the Plant Manager, use storytelling, imagination, and colorful illustrations to help children understand the important role transportation professionals play in everyday life.Hannah discusses her vision for reaching the next generation by helping children explore careers before they begin making decisions about education and future pathways. She explains how the Wonder Workshop series combines creativity and career awareness, while also addressing the changing expectations of Gen Z entering the workforce. The conversation highlights the importance of mentorship, connection, flexibility, and showing young people the “why” behind careers in trucking. Hannah also shares how educators, parents, and industry professionals can access her books through Amazon or free resources on her website to help inspire students and build awareness of the many opportunities available within transportation.https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-kay-macdonald/https://hannahdannecker.com/https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hannah+dannecker&crid=27J3DOZ3DT34I&sprefix=hannah+dannecke%2Caps%2C144&ref=nb_sb_nossThank you to our Sponsors!!!https://www.thekag.com/https://info.lincolntech-usa.com/https://www.longhaultrucking.com/https://www.lytx.com/https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/nashville-tnhttps://www.odfl.com/https://www.republicservices.com/https://drive4roehl.com/https://www.ryder.com/en-ushttps://truckparkingclub.com/The Next Generation in Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association who is engaging and training the next generation of trucking industry professionals by partnering with high schools, community/technical colleges and private schools to connect to and launch training programs around North America.Visit our website:  www.nextgentruckers.orgContact us at:  [email protected] us on socials here:FacebookInstagramYoutubeLinkedInTikTok