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.
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Invite 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…
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.…
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…
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…
READ MOREOne 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,…
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…
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…
READ MOREA Path to Employment: Unions & Apprenticeships
Approximately 51% of the crane, rigging and specialized transport companies have contracts with unions to employ their labor force. Union apprenticeship programs are an excellent option for high school students…
READ MOREVideo Blog Features Women in the Industry
See what real women think about their role in the construction and transport industry. The SC&RF Video Blog features interviews highlighting what drives them and ultimately what their experiences have been…
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