Global Moving Foundation Awards
Wohlstetter Academic Awards (WAA)
Target Audience:
Graduating high school/secondary school students and college students who have an interest in the global moving industry
Description:
Graduating high school/secondary school students and college students who have an interest in the global moving industry
Deadline:
Opens January 1
Applications due March 31 and typically awarded by end of June
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Jackie Agner Award for Community Service
Target Audience:
Graduating high school/secondary school students and college students who apply for the Wohlstetter Academic Awards and actively engage in community service
Description:
Additional $2,500 USD given to one WAA recipient who has made a difference through impactful community service
Deadline:
Opens January 1
Applications due March 31 and typically awarded by end of June
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Industry Training Program
Target Audience:
Industry professionals working in the global moving industry interested in qualified industry training
Description:
$500 USD per person annually for pre-approved training programs through IAM Learning, FIDI, LACMA, EuRA, and WERC
Deadline:
Offered on a rolling basis until all funding is distributed
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Skill-Based Learning Award
Target Audience:
Industry professionals in the global moving industry pursuing trade or vocational education, skill-based training, or certification programs
Description:
Courses that upskill the workforce in the global moving industry are all eligible
Up to 50% of the course cost with a maximum award of $2,000 USD
Deadline:
Offered on a rolling basis until all funding is distributed
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Global Moving Foundation Awards
| Award | Target Group | Description | Deadline | Logo |
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| Wohlstetter Academic Awards (WAA) | Graduating high school/secondary school students and college students who have an interest in the global moving industry | $5,000 USD academic award Up to ten (10) available annually to students worldwide | Opens January 1 Applications due March 31 and typically awarded by end of June |  |
| Industry Training Program | Industry professionals working in the global moving industry interested in qualified industry training | $500 USD per person annually for pre-approved training programs through IAM Learning, FIDI, LACMA, EuRA, and WERC | Offered on a rolling basis until all funding is distributed |  |
| Skill-Based Learning Award | Industry professionals in the global moving industry pursuing trade or vocational education, skill-based training, or certification programs | Courses that upskill the workforce in the global moving industry are all eligible Up to 50% of the course cost with a maximum award of $2,000 USD | Offered on a rolling basis until all funding is distributed |  |
| Jackie Agner Community Impact Award | Individuals and companies in the global moving industry that have made a significant charitable or humanitarian impact in their community. | The Individual Award recipient will receive $2,500 USD, along with a $2,500 USD donation made to a charity of their choice. Both the Individual and Company Award recipients will be recognized onstage during the Global Moving Foundation’s featured presentation at the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo. | Applications are accepted year-round. Submit by May 1 to be considered for recognition in the current calendar year. |  |