The National Center for Construction Education and Research and Build Your Future in conjunction with The National Technical Honor Society are recognizing recipients of this year’s scholarship. The NCCER & BYF/NTHS Scholarship can help bridge the skills gap in the construction industry by providing financial help to those seeking craft training. Recognizing that both nonprofit organizations have a shared interest in supporting students who have chosen a career and technical education pathway, NTHS and NCCER partnered in 2018 to provide a unique scholarship opportunity that supports students who plan to continue their education in a construction pathway. Scholarship winners are … Read more
Lift & Move USA Showcases Stadium Project for Students at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
More than 350 students from Clark County School District visited the Workforce Solutions area at the recent CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lift & Move USA featured an interactive presentation about the role of crane, rigging and specialized transportation operations in the construction of Allegiant Stadium, new home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. A video series, From the Ground Up, narrated by Mike Rowe, was the inspiration for the presentation. “We highlighted things like how many trailers it takes to mobilize cranes, how a crane operator and signal person work together and the various career paths into our industry,” … Read more
Texas Schools Participate in Lift & Move USA Career Events
Lift & Move USA, featuring career paths for specialized transportation, crane, rigging and machinery moving operations, came to Texas this fall. “Lift & Move USA engages students and educators in learning about the skills needed and careers available in this highly technical field, serving construction, manufacturing, power gen, petro-chem, highway and related industries,” said Tracy Bennett, director of Lift & Move USA. Entry level jobs have career trajectories that can lead to well-paying, challenging and rewarding positions. Lift & Move USA is organized by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, SC&R Foundation, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane … Read more