Posts by Jackie Roskos
One Trillian Dollar Infrastructure Bill to Create Jobs
American Cranes & Transport Magazine addressed 9 key areas of President Biden’s bill which is promising to transform the nation’s crumbling transportation infrastructure. The plan includes roads, bridges, rail, aviation, ports, and waterways. The end result will be the ability to move goods faster, cheaper and cleaner. The “Rail Revolution” aims to reduce pollution and…
Read MoreCareer Choices in Crane, Rigging and Transport (According to Myers-Briggs Type)
The infamous Myers-Briggs test provides insight into strengths and aligns to many career options, but what about the trades? Or more specifically, how do these interests align with careers in crane, rigging and specialized transportation? Here are a couple of career options aligned to personality types outlined by “Love to Know.” https://jobs.lovetoknow.com/Career_Choices_According_to_Myers-Briggs_Type ESTJ: The Practical…
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 MoreScholarships for Entry Level Experience
The SC&RF (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation) continues its scholarship program to address the skilled labor gap in our industry. In addition to tuition assistance, our program awards tuition for training courses with “Partners In Education.” Both In-person and online Training courses available include: – Rigging (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) – Signal Person – Crane Operator (Beginner) Scholarships…
Read MoreYOUTUBE Channel Features Top Jobs in Crane, Rigging and Specialized Transport
The SC&RA (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association) hosted a virtual competition in 2020 for companies in the industry. Known as the Job of the Year competition, it is the most prestigious award given in our industry. Recently, SC&RA launched a YouTube channel to showcase the contenders for this coveted prize. The video compilation serves as…
Read MoreNew Infrastructure Bill To Create Entry Level Jobs
President Biden’s new infrastructure plan outlines repairs for bridges, roads and public transit. Biden noted earlier this month, “If we pass this plan, the economy will create 19 million jobs.” Should it pass, this $2.3 trillion dollar plan could ultimately lead to 19 million new jobs by 2030, 90% of which would not require a…
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