CIS Offers Team Assessments, Vital Statistics Promotion at The Utility Expo

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Crane Industry Services will highlight solutions for both skilled trades workers and leadership during The Utility Expo, Sept. 28-30, in Louisville, Kentucky. See them at Booth N2008. During the show, attendees can participate in a brief, free assessment of their crew’s communication and feedback skills, emotional intelligence, processes, accountability and cohesion. Results are delivered onsite and can be compared to aggregate industry data. “This assessment is a powerful first step in helping utility crews reduce risk and improve productivity,” said Peter Krammer, senior partner, Okos Partners and TradeUp senior advisor. CIS uses cutting-edge training and assessment tools to help public … Read more

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Crane Industry Services Adds Open Enrollment Classes for NCCCO Crane Operator Certification

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Crane Industry Services now offers monthly open enrollment training and written and practical exams for NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator certification. CIS is authorized to deliver practical exams for NCCCO Telescopic Boom (Swing and Fixed Cabs) and Lattice Boom Truck Cranes. The NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Training program is specifically designed to prepare experienced operators for the successful completion of NCCCO written and practical examinations. This program includes a CIS Study Guide, which is authored and copyrighted by CIS on an annual basis, interactive classroom exercises and hands-on practice time on CM-Labs simulators. To see the full open enrollment training and … Read more

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Crane Industry Services Offers Virtual Training Courses

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Crane Industry Services, LLC is now offering custom virtual training courses in order to accommodate COVID-19 safety regulations. Converting OSHA- and ANSI-accredited courses from classroom instruction to a virtual environment ensures that training can continue. Virtual training courses include OSHA 10, Leading Safety Works, Site Safety for Construction Supervisors and Utility Supervisors, Use Load Charts Like A Pro and Crane Site Safety. “The impact of COVID-19 on training schedules throughout the heavy construction industry is unlike anything we have ever seen. Naturally, the demand for virtual training has skyrocketed. Offering virtual training classes allows us to do more for our … Read more

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CIS Offers WIOA-Approved Crane & Rigging Certification Program

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Crane Industry Services, LLC now offers an introductory crane, rigging, safety and operator certification class that meets Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act requirements for financial aid. The program prepares individuals for great career options in power generation, electric, water and gas utilities, communications or commercial building. Individuals in the introductory classes are trained for OSHA-recognized certification and initial qualifications. In addition to the opportunity to earn crane operator certification, the WIOA-approved program includes training on rigging (connecting) skills, signal person, OSHA 10 safety and an introduction to craft skills. Students will also have opportunities to meet some area employers and … Read more

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Crane Industry Services Offers Construction Career Path for Military Veterans

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Crane Industry Services, LLC is working with staffing company AEG to help returning members of the military become job-ready in the construction trades as they transition back into the civilian workforce. The Department of Defense program is called SkillBridge. AEG pairs the individuals to partnering employers, while CIS evaluates their military credentials and trains them for a construction career. SkillBridge is an opportunity for separating service members to plan their lives after the military. The program matches civilian opportunities to their job training and work experience at the end of their military duty. It allows service members to enhance their … Read more

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