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....
NCCCO - Thu July 18, 2024
Colorado Crane Operator School Has Been Awarded CCO EDU Accreditation
Colorado Crane Operator School (CCOS) has been qualified by CCO Education Services (CCO EDU) as an Accredited Training Provider (ATP). "We at Colorado Crane Operator School are incredibly proud to become an Accredited Training Provider for CCO Education Services [CCO EDU]....
Clark Construction - Wed July 03, 2024
Clark Construction Announces Inaugural Graduates from Central Virginia Training Program for Small, Diverse-Owned Firms
Twenty-two Richmond, Va.-area small and diverse business leaders are positioned to take their firms to new heights following their successful completion of Clark Construction Group's Strategic Partnership Program (SPP)....
Twiceme - Mon July 01, 2024
Twiceme Launches Twiceme University Education, Certification Platform for Industrial Professionals
Twiceme Technology, a Swedish company dedicated to revolutionizing safety solutions, announced the launch of Twiceme University, an educational platform for construction industry customers. Launched in partnership with training solution provider BrandEcation, Twiceme University aims to increase safety through awareness of safety preparedness and procedures when using personal protective equipment (PPE) integrated with Twiceme....
Terex Utilities - Wed June 26, 2024
Terex Utilities Service School Provides Hands-On Instruction for Techs
In June, Terex Utilities held its 39th annual Service School at Lake Area Technical College for 56 participants from across the United States and Canada. The service school provides a hands-on experience that helps equipment technicians understand more on inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing and operating equipment....
