Career News
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 and educators? Workforce Ambassadors are companies who are looking to provide classroom presentations, attend career fairs, host facility visits, and more! To review a list…
Read MoreBlue-Collar Workers Have a Bright Future
Two years after many U.S. businesses temporarily shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, America’s blue-collar workforce feels they are more respected and appreciated, and even more in-demand than before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll, commissioned by Express Employment International. The white paper “Industries of Opportunity in Blue Collar America: Rising Wages,…
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 in the industry. Hear from a female scholarship winner seeking her CDL to advance her career aspirations in rigging, the owner of a crane company,…
Read MoreWomen 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 many other contributions to the industry. Females make up less than 10.5% of the overall construction workforce. In a male-dominated industry, women are “cracking glass…
Read MoreFinding 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 social media and job boards are traditional ways for high school and post-secondary students to land an internship. But if you are specifically interested in…
Read MoreCommercial 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 Berry, former director of safety for Sims Crane & Equipment, “Thorough inspection, proper maintenance, and good communication always makes for a safe trip.” In a…
Read MoreBasic 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 master rigger, basic rigger/signalpersons must have knowledge of the equipment, hitches, and tools needed to properly attach to a load. In addition, this role requires…
Read MoreNew Class-A CDL Training Scholarship available from Associated Training Services
Associated Training Services (ATS), one of SC&RF’s Partners in Education, has been training truck drivers for nearly 60 years. Founder, Robert Klabacka, established the Diesel Truck Driver Training School in 1963 and opened ATS as an affiliate in 1996. New to the SC&RF Partners in Education Program offered by ATS is a Class A Commercial…
Read MoreFree Online Learning and Course Codes for Educators
Industrial Training International (ITI), one of SC&RF’s Partners in Education, offers more than 1,200 hours of online course content. Its new Learning Hub aggregates free content from a variety of sources as well as custom ITI training. This includes 40+ videos and courses covering Fundamental topics and Level 1 Competency Areas—perfect for students or people…
Read More12 Entry Level Skills to Get Started in Crane, Rigging & Specialized Transportation
Operators are the first job most people think of when exploring a career in the lifting and transportation equipment market. But often crane operators, transport and truck drivers, and industrial forklift operators first gained experience in more entry level positions. If you like the idea of operating big lifting equipment or hauling massive loads, these…
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