ACPA - Wed January 22, 2025
ACPA Announces Safety Training for Contractors
At World of Concrete, the concrete industry's largest annual gathering, the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announced the launch of the Coworker Safety Training program. Designed for contractors who work with and around concrete pumps, the program aims to bolster safety and education for more than 56,000 concrete contractors across the United States....
NCCER - Mon December 30, 2024
NCCER Celebrates Construction Education Programs, Products in 2024
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) released several new or updated educational products in 2024, serving its ongoing mission to provide workforce development solutions for the construction industry and impacting 330,000 people....
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....
