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3Mar

2026

March 3, 2026

Upcoming Webinar Focuses on Practical Workforce Resources and the SC&RF’s 40 Schools Challenge

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation announces its upcoming webinar, Making Waves for Workforce: Resources and Tips for Participating in the 40 Schools for 40 Years Challenge, March 17, 2…

12Feb

2026

February 12, 2026

SC&RF Launches “40 Schools for 40 Years” Workforce Challenge to Mark 40th Anniversary

[February 12, 2026] — As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) is launching a new workforce initiative designed to invest in the future of…

22Nov

2025

November 22, 2025

Don’t Wait for the Next National Show: How to Connect with FFA in Your Backyard

If you were at FFA 2025, you saw it firsthand: 70,000 students exploring career paths, crowding around our crane display, lining up for the simulators. The energy was incredible. These…

15Oct

2025

October 15, 2025

Shipbuilding Revival Creates Funding Opportunities for Industry Members

Shipbuilding Revival Creates Funding Opportunities for Industry Members The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $86 million in workforce training grants across 14 states, with more than $20 million specifically…

11Aug

2025

August 11, 2025

Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Today

Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Today: Why Early Talent Development Matters If you’ve been following our posts, you know we have been consistently sounding the alarm about the workforce shortage facing our…

11Jul

2025

July 11, 2025

Moving Beyond the Skills Gap

Moving Beyond the Skills Gap: How SkillsUSA Connects Students to Real Careers The energy was electric at this year’s SkillsUSA TECHSPO in Atlanta, where over 18,000 students and educators…

1Jun

2025

June 1, 2025

Preserving Specialized Transport Knowledge

Brain Drain? Not On Our Watch: How To Pass On Institutional Knowledge The clock is ticking. You know those gray-haired veterans who can secure an oversized load with their eyes…

28May

2025

May 28, 2025

SC&RF Announces 2024 Workforce Ambassador Winners

The SC&RF Workforce Ambassador Program recognized four 2023 winners at the SC&RA Closing Night

15May

2025

May 15, 2025

Gearing Up, Part 2: Building Effective Recruitment and Onboarding Strategies for Technical Graduates

Gearing Up, Part 2: Building Effective Recruitment and Onboarding Strategies for Technical Graduates For crane, rigging, and specialized transport companies, successfully recruiting and integrating technically educated talent requires a strategic…

1May

2025

May 1, 2025

Gearing Up, Part 1: Turning Technical Education into Crane, Rigging, and Specialized Transport Careers

Gearing Up, Part 1: Turning Technical Education into Crane, Rigging, and Specialized Transport Careers The crane, rigging, and specialized transport sector offers exceptional career opportunities for technically skilled individuals. The…

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