Posts by Jackie Roskos
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation Announces Grant to Ease Burden on Companies & Boost Employee Training Fast
(Centreville, VA) July 29, 2022 – The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) has announced the winners of its 2022 collegiate scholarship program. Receiving a total of $15,000, six college and university students preparing for or furthering careers related to the crane, rigging and specialized transportation industries were selected as recipients. The scholarships are an…
Read MoreSC&RF SEEKS COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR LIFT & MOVE, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEES
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation is currently seeking members who would like to be involved in committee work to advance workforce development, industry research and assist with awarding scholarships. Since 1986, the SC&RF has invested more than $1.5 million into industry specific research studies, scholarships, and workforce development initiatives. This investment is possible because…
Read MoreWINNERS FROM THE SC&RF OCTOBER SCHOLARSHIP ROUND ANNOUNCED
The SC&RF is pleased to announce two winners from the October scholarship round. Clint Worthington, an employee of an SC&RA member company, will receive 50 percent tuition for the CICB Crane Operator course as part of the SC&RF’s Partner In Education program. Additionally, he will receive a $1,600 financial assistance award toward the remaining 50…
Read MoreJANUARY 18 DEADLINE FOR SC&RF SCHOLARSHIPS
If your employees or their children are pursuing a 4-year degree or master’s degree and intend to work in the industry, encourage them to apply for the SC&RF Scholarship. The deadline to apply is January 18, 2022. Awards may be up to $3,000 towards tuition, fees, and books. Past recipients have been publicized in the…
Read MoreLONGTIME SC&RF VOLUNTEER, BONNIE FORSTER, RECEIVES SC&RF OFFICER’S AWARD
Bonnie Forster, of Rigging Gear Sales, received the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation Officer’s Award last Friday at the SC&RA Annual Conference Closing Night Awards and Recognition Dinner. The award was presented to Forster for her excellence in service, commitment, and dedication to the advancement of the mission of the SC&RF. Foundation Vice President, Jennifer…
Read MoreYour Data Needed to Round Out Industry Study
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) is conducting an Industry Workforce Survey to determine the state of industry and is requesting all SC&RA member companies’ participation. The SC&RF Research Committee specifically requests responses from crane or rigging companies and allied companies/supporting services to ensure there are enough data points to accurately report. This survey…
Read MoreSC&RF Announces 3 V/Tech Scholarship Winners
The SC&RF Is pleased to announce three award winners for the third scholarship round of 2021. The three winners are Emilo Garcia; Richard McGraw; and Lee Mobley. Emilo Garcia was awarded a seat in CICB’s mobile crane operator course at 50% tuition in addition to $2,000 toward the remainder of tuition. He is a CICB…
Read MoreSpecialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation Announces Collegiate Scholarship Winners for 2021
(Centreville, VA) May 4, 2021 – The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) has determined the winners of its 2021 scholarship programs. Six college and university students preparing for or furthering careers related to the crane, rigging and specialized transportation industries were selected for awards this year. Together, they received a total of $10,000.…
Read MoreSC&RF Announces Eight Winners to Close 2020
(December 9, 2020) – The SC&R Foundation is pleased to announce eight winners selected for the October Vocational/Technical Scholarship round, bringing the total scholarship recipients to 25 for the year. Scholarships are a part of the Foundation and Association’s ongoing commitment to workforce development. Jennifer Marotta is the Taylor Family Foundation Continuing Education Scholarship recipient.…
Read MoreSC&RF Announces New Corporate Named Scholarship: GKS Lifting and Moving Solutions LLC
(Centreville, VA) – The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) has announced a new corporate named scholarship sponsored by SC&RA (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association) member company GKS Lifting and Moving Solutions LLC – based out of Springfield, Ohio. GKS committed to an amount of $1,000 per year, for three years. Each year, a recipient will…
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