Studies & Research
Blue-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 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, ports, and waterways. The end result will be the ability to move goods faster, cheaper and cleaner. The “Rail Revolution” aims to reduce pollution and…
Read MoreWhat Personalities are Found in the Crane, Rigging & Specialized Transport Industry?
Personality tests and career exploration exercises often outline possible careers in the medical field, teaching, business and even design or art – but does your personality or similarly related tests indicate an aptitude for a career in crane, rigging or specialized transport? The following are common personality traits noted in the Holland Career Test for…
Read MoreExperienced 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 are applying for scholarships in order to continue on a career path in this specialty field. Andrew Brosnac, an apprentice oiler for SC&RA member company…
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 MoreResearch and Toolkits
Content Type Organization Document Title with Link Release Date Survey Data FMI Talent Development in the Construction Industry 2017 Toolkit NCCER Marketing Playbook for the Construction Industry 2019 Toolkit Aspen Institute Employer Guide to Effective Community College Partnership 2019 White Paper National School Boards Association Six LifeReady Skills for Career, College, and Success in Life…
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