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Welcome

Technical Career Education Program (TCEP) is a joint educational endeavor of the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and the Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc (MHEFI).

Mission

To provide instructional support to educational institutions seeking to provide training for entry level students in the area of warehousing and distribution, supply chain and logistics. Material handling and logistics is one of the largest and fasting growing industries in America, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What does the TCEP offer?

  • Industry expertise
  • Instructional materials developed by practitioners
  • Equipment for working warehouse labs
  • Teacher workshops
  • Exposure to the industry through participation in MHIA trade events

Who can take advantage of the program?

The program supports a number of categories of agencies and schools, among these being (but not limited to): High Schools, Technical and Career Centers,
Community Colleges, Technical Colleges, Job Corps, DECA Programs, Correctional Organizations with a training and education component, and United States Military.

Why do MHIA and MHEFI support such an endeavor?

  • A mission of both organizations is to support education in material handling at ALL educational levels.

  • A major initiative of the Boards of both organizations is to build the “Workforce of the Future” to support our members and their customers.

  • The organizations want to provide training so that young persons entering the workforce, the unemployed, the under-employed, and job changers can begin a career in this dynamic industry.

The Material Handling Industry of America is the premier non-profit trade association representing material handling and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, third party logistics providers, consultants, simulators and publishers marketing their solutions in the United States.

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. is an independent foundation
associated with MHIA. MHEFI pursues private and corporate donations to provide funds to educational entities to promote and assist in bringing a wealth of industry knowledge to the interested public.

TCEP Contact Information

Ray Niemeyer: rniemeyer@mhia.org
Telephone: 704-676-1190 or 800-345-1815
Fax: 704-676-1199