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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,…
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Scholarships 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…
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A 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…
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Video 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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Women Are Kickin’ It in Construction

Throughout the month of March, women with a passion for the crane, rigging and specialized transport industry were acknowledged, celebrated and recognized for their long careers, hard work, dedication and…
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Finding an Internship

A recent article published by Tech Ed magazine, explains the differences between internships and apprenticeships, and offers great suggestions for how to find an internship in your area. Networking, using…
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Commercial Truck Drivers

SC&RA member company Sims Crane shares a step by step review of the in-cab procedures for Florida DOT pre-trip inspections, presented by Sims University graduate Dawson Wiles. According to Bob…
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Basic Rigger/Signalperson

Mike Parnell, senior consultant and co-founder of Industrial Training International, explains the primary job tasks and responsibilities for a basic rigger/signalperson. Working as an assistant to a journey level or…
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Experienced Workers Expand Career Options with Scholarships

The August recipients of SC&RF’s Vocational/Technical Scholarships include several individuals with construction industry experience. It takes unique skills and certifications to work in crane, rigging, and specialized transportation. These individuals…
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