The SC&RF Workforce Ambassador Program recognized four 2023 winners at the SC&RA Closing Night in the following categories:   Industry – Small Company: Stefan Industries   Industry – Medium Company:  McNally Nimergood Co.   Industry – Large Company: Ideal Crane Rental Inc.   Allied/Supporting Services Category:  CREWTEK   The purpose of the Workforce Ambassador program…

(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…

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…

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…

(Centreville, VA) May 4, 2021 – The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) has determined the winners of its 2021 scholarship programs.   Six college and university students preparing for or furthering careers related to the crane, rigging and specialized transportation industries were selected for awards this year. Together, they received a total of $10,000.…

(December 9, 2020) – The SC&R Foundation is pleased to announce eight winners selected for the October Vocational/Technical Scholarship round, bringing the total scholarship recipients to 25 for the year. Scholarships are a part of the Foundation and Association’s ongoing commitment to workforce development. Jennifer Marotta is the Taylor Family Foundation Continuing Education Scholarship recipient.…

(August 5, 2020) – The Vocational/Technical Scholarship program and the Partners in Education program of the SC&RF have 7 rounds annually and 10-15 applicants per round. Individuals are selected to receive free or reduced tuition toward training with a Partner in Education organization (ATS, CICB, ITI, Morrow Equipment Company or NCCCO). Additionally, the SC&RF has $27,000…

The SC&RF Board met virtually in May and agreed to maintain 100 percent funding for scholarships. “All our applications for the April round are from individuals who are seeking to better themselves during this time of unemployment due to COVID-19,” said Scholarship Chair, Debbi Evans. The April selections include five individuals seeking training: Jennifer Marotta…

Collegiate Scholarships: Grace Erlinger, from Peachtree City, Georgia, was awarded a $1,000 Jay Shiffler Memorial Scholarship. She currently attends the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical and biochemical engineering. Grace’s father is the SE district manager at Link-Belt Construction Equipment. As she contemplates her future, she…

(Centreville, VA – April 29, 2020) – The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) has selected the winners of its 2020 collegiate scholarship program as well as the first round of its vocational/technical scholarship winners. Five college and university students preparing for or furthering careers related to the crane, rigging and specialized transportation industries were selected…

Nicholas Jarm First-time SC&R Foundation grant recipient of $1,000 – and hopes to pursue a career in operations and/or mechanics in the specialized transportation industry. He will use his award towards coursework in Power Equipment and Hydraulic Power & Motion Control at the Agricultural Technical Institute of Ohio State University. He is the recipient of…

Linda Martin is the corporate safety director for Bay Crane in Seabrook, NH, as well as an adjunct instructor in occupational safety. Linda’s scholarship will help fund a doctorate in safety sciences which will help her better educate Bay Crane employees, students, and the entire industry on the importance of workplace safety. She is also…

Nine Scholarship Winners were selected in 2019. A total of $21,000 was awarded to students pursing a 4-year degree, or advanced education. See Winners Here The Foundation will award $15,000 in Grant awards in addition to Partners In Education training courses. Grants are announced three to four weeks following the deadline.  

Jacob Bussiere is a sophomore at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, MA, earning a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering technology. Jacob plans to enter the maritime shipping industry after graduation where he can continue to foster his interest in diesel engines and gas turbines. Jacob has been awarded SC&R Foundation scholarships in the past and…

(September 21, 2017)- Congratulations to SC&R Foundation Grant Winners! The Association would like to congratulate Travis Hinkley, Brennan Hertzer, Sharma Shalini, and Adam Gaylean, who all received recent grants from the SC&R Foundation. Travis Hinkley, of Fargo, ND, plans to use his grant to help complete his Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Diesel…

(October 19, 2017)– Congratulations to the SC&R Foundation’s August grant winners. Michael Morgan, president, Pit Row Services, and Anna Prinsen, owner, Modern Crane Services, plan to put their grant money toward attending the SC&RA Financial & Risk Management Forum. Deborah Murphy, Deer Park, TX, was a recipient of the NCCCO Continuing Education Grant and plans…

(December 13, 2017)- The SC&R Foundation Grant & Scholarship program for 2017 has awarded 25 recipients with a total of $46,000 in awards. SC&R Foundation is pleased to announce the following winners from the October 2017 round: Congratulations to Jakob Green who will receive a grant for his Power Equipment program at Ohio State. Devin…

Closing Night Winners Announced In 2018 the SC&R Foundation awarded $21,000 in Scholarships. The winners are listed below. To learn more about each award winner and how they plant to use the award click here. 2018 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS  Jacob Bussiere, Cote Crane & Rigging Braxton Chong, Hawaiian Crane & Rigging Ltd. (IUOE Continuing Education) Colin  Gross, Northwest Crane…

(SC&RA E-News: September 21, 2017) The Association would like to congratulate Travis Hinkley, Brennan Hertzer, Sharma Shalini, and Adam Gaylean, who all received recent grants from the SC&R Foundation. Travis Hinkley, of Fargo, ND, plans to use his grant to help complete his Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Diesel Technology. Hinkley is currently…

In 2017 the SC&R Foundation awarded $22,000 in Scholarships. The winners are listed below. Grants winners totaled $21,500. 2017 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Jacob Bussiere, Cote Crane & Rigging (George Bragg Memorial Recipient) Braxton Chong, Hawaiian Crane & Rigging Ltd. (Christopher Lorenz Memorial Recipient) Chloe Lonergan, Empire Crane Company Brandon Robinson, Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co. Lacey Rucker,…

Learn More About Our 2015 Grant and Scholarship Winners Caleb Brack, a three-time SC&R Foundation Scholarship recipient, is a Civil Engineering major at The Citadel, Charleston, S.C., who plans to graduate in May 2016. His father, Luther Brack, Jr., is Manager of Heavy Iron Cranes, Lexington, S.C. Additionally, Caleb was employed during the summer of…

Congratulations to the 2014-2015 Grant & Scholarship Winners SCHOLARSHIPS Caleb Brack, Heavy Iron Cranes (Southern Industrial Continuing Education) Jonathan Caldwell, AmQuip Crane Rental LLC (Terex Continuing Education) Sara Crowley, Lone Star Transportation (Mammoet Continuing Education) Steven  McLean, Beyel Brothers, Inc. Crane and Rigging (George Bragg Memorial) Samson Meyer, Marco Crane & Rigging Co. (NBIS Continuing…

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This year the SC&R Foundation will award $27,000 for Scholarships. The winners are listed below. Grants winners will be selected throughout the year totaling $30,000. 2016 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Jacob Bussiere , Cote Crane & Rigging Spencer Campbell, Link-Belt Construction Equip. Co. Olvia Fidler, Manitowoc Montrashay Garnet Worley, Nevada Department of Transportation Gregg Harvey, Barnhart Crane…