Futurista Communications - Tue December 03, 2024
Program Opens Training Possibilities for Disabled Vets
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson announced a $325,000 grant for a pilot program to hire and train veterans living with disabilities to operate heavy construction equipment from a remote and accessible location....
John Deere - Tue November 05, 2024
John Deere Construction Introduces Flexible Customer Training Options
Helping its customers take their skills to the next level, John Deere introduces flexible training options for operators looking to enhance their skills on the job site. John Deere now offers its customers learning experiences that provide focused training on John Deere earth-moving equipment, led by John Deere product training experts....
Liebherr - Mon October 21, 2024
Liebherr USA Co. Holds 2024 North America Sales, Training Seminar
Photo courtesy of LiebherrLiebherr USA Co. earthmoving and material handling technology team held the 2024 North American Sales and Training Seminar for both internal and external distribution network participants....
NCCCO - Tue October 15, 2024
NCCCO Foundation Announces Two New Scholarship Programs
The NCCCO Foundation announced the availability of two new scholarships for those seeking to begin a career in the exciting crane industry. The first scholarship program provides financial support for those who want to get quality training that leads to first-time CCO certification as a rigger or signalperson....
AED Foundation - Wed October 09, 2024
AED Foundation, SkillsUSA Illinois Bring Students to Apprenticeship Pathway Event
On Oct. 8, high school students from across Chicagoland took significant steps toward careers in the equipment industry by learning essential diesel engine repair skills, trying their hand at operating equipment, polishing their interview techniques, and connecting with industry leaders....
NCCER - Wed October 02, 2024
NCCER Launches New Construction Foreman Certification Program
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) released its new Construction Foreman Certification Program, another comprehensive program in its Construction Leadership Series. Developed in conjunction with industry subject matter experts, this online training and certification program provides a flexible, turnkey solution to train and qualify current and upcoming foremen in the critical areas of people management, communication, quality, safety and productivity....
Volvo Construction Equipment - Mon September 23, 2024
New Iron Women Program Strengthens Ukraine Rebuilding Efforts by Reskilling Workforce Towards Construction
Volvo CE announced the start of its Iron Women program, a global vocational initiative enabling women to get specialized training for operating construction machines. The Iron Women program builds on a concept originally introduced by Volvo Trucks in 2016, which has since enabled more than 700 women across 10 countries to enter the professional world of truck driving....
Terex Utilities - Wed September 18, 2024
Terex Utilities Hosts its 46th Annual Hands-On Training
Terex Utilities held its 46th annual Hands-On Training in August at its manufacturing facility in Watertown, S.D. The program provided the opportunity for customers, dealers and rental partners to operate Terex digger derricks and aerial devices in different applications....
NCCCO - Tue September 17, 2024
New Website Supports Workforce Development in Crane Industry
The NCCCO Foundation announced the launch of a new website, MyCraneCareer.org, an interactive, online resource for prospective professionals and employers in the crane industry. With predicted shortages of skilled crane operators in the coming decades, fueled by an aging workforce, the website aims to educate about the field and provide engaging resources for individuals to get started in their path toward training, certification and employment....
Brent Spence Bridge Project - Tue August 13, 2024
Urban League Program Builds Pipeline for Skilled Tradespeople
A program from the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio is helping to fill the pipeline of skilled tradespeople for major regional projects such as the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. Building Futures, a 12-week apprenticeship readiness program, will begin the third of this year's four classes in August in a continuing effort to help participants obtain living-wage jobs in the region's building and construction trades....
