Posts by Jackie Roskos
Understanding Terminology: What is a Rigger, Oiler, Signal Person?
Many jobs or roles in the crane, rigging, and specialized transport sector of the construction industry may be of interest to your welders, mechanics, and students who desire a change of scenery day to day. Even more important is the difference these individuals make as they are part of a team building America’s infrastructure, cities,…
Read MoreInvite a Workforce Ambassador to Your Next Career Fair
Lift & Move recently launched a Workforce Ambassador program! This is a group of companies committed to raising industry awareness through community engagement. What does this mean for the students and educators? Workforce Ambassadors are companies who are looking to provide classroom presentations, attend career fairs, host facility visits, and more! To review a list…
Read MoreHighlight Your Industry Partnership in the SmartBrief Newsletter
Are you an educator working with a company or vice versa? We’d love to feature you and your school/company partnership in the bimonthly newsletter to over 5,000 workforce development professionals. The success stories are the best way to celebrate and encourage others to reach out to establish these necessary educator/industry partnerships. To submit a story…
Read MoreLabor Shortage Continues Despite Competitive Wages
The labor shortage has been discussed for years within the crane, rigging, and specialized transport sector and projections indicate the craft labor shortage to broaden in an NPR article “America Needs Carpenters and Plumbers, Gen Z Doesn’t seem interested” Iverson said, “Now especially, there’s an urgency to fill open posts, as the federal government funnels…
Read MoreSpecialized 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 MoreBlue-Collar Workers Have a Bright Future
Two years after many U.S. businesses temporarily shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, America’s blue-collar workforce feels they are more respected and appreciated, and even more in-demand than before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll, commissioned by Express Employment International. The white paper “Industries of Opportunity in Blue Collar America: Rising Wages,…
Read MoreUsing TikTok to Highlight the Crane, Rigging and Heavy Haul Industry
TikTok is the sixth most-used social platform behind Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram and WeChat. With more than 656 million downloads in 2021 – it’s earned a spot as the most downloaded app of 2021 – and is generally seen as a fun and entertaining app by students and teens. “All my…
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 MoreFinancial Assistance Available to Pay for Certifications or CDL Training
Next Application Deadline is December 31 and February 28 Do you need training? Do your students want to start obtaining skills needed to be hired?We can help pay for it. Scholarships for driver school, certifications, vocational/technical courses, and training are provided through the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) Scholarship program and are open to…
Read MoreConnecting Your Students with Apprenticeships
Over half of crane, rigging and specialized transport companies employ a union labor force. Union apprenticeship programs are an excellent option for high school students seeking a career in the industry as they provide on the job experience, training, and mentorship programs – all while getting paid. Several unions with many specialties are required to…
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