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The future of the construction industry depends on strong, engaging education programs that get younger generations interested in construction and technical careers. Construction management and construction-focused engineering programs are gaining ground in colleges and universities across the country, providing more opportunities than ever for students to immerse themselves in this rewarding industry. Read about resources for learning about scholarships, program and technical training opportunities.



Opportunity MDOT Workshop Helps Prepare Businesses for P3 Program

Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Secretary Pete K. Rahn recently hosted a kickoff workshop for Opportunity MDOT, a first-of-its-kind program to maximize economic empowerment of small and disadvantaged businesses (DBE) throughout the state....


Maine AGC Commits $300K for Workforce Development

The Associated General Contractors of Maine Education Foundation announced following a Gala Event that contractors have committed to more than $300,000 in additional funds for Maine students pursuing construction careers....


NCCCO Restructuring Exam Fees

Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) will implement a streamlined fee structure for its certification and recertification exams. For paper/pencil tests (PPT) and practical exams, the new prices will take effect for all test dates on or after Jan....


ARTBA Safety Certification Program Reaches Milestone

Bradley Middleton, a safety manager at Drill Tech Drilling and Shoring Inc. , of Antioch, Calif., is the 400th industry professional to earn the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals (SCTPP) credential, marking a major milestone in the program....


Genie 'Ask Me Anything' Event Addresses Importance of Accessories for Aerial Equipment

Genie invites customers to ask questions and get answers about the significance and importance of safety and productivity accessories for aerial equipment, including mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), such as boom lifts and scissor lifts, and vertical mast lifts during its upcoming "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) event, Aug....


ECA Deepens Its Commitment to Drill Rig Safety and Training

Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) has taken its leadership role in drill rig operator training to a new level with the establishment of the ECA Training Center in Jacksonville, Fla. The facility will offer a host of training types and exams related to its BAUER and KLEMM lines of equipment....


AEM Partners with SkillsUSA To Tackle Manufacturing's Skills Gap

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has teamed up with SkillsUSA, a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, to help provide America with a skilled and developed workforce....


Volvo Construction Equipment Announces 2019–2020 Road Institute Course Schedule

Registration is open for the Volvo 2019 – 2020 Road Institute, an operator and technician training program that is now in its 54th season. Courses run November 2019 through May 2020 and offer a mix of classroom and hands-on training on a variety of operations and maintenance topics....


Leading National Highway Contractors Challenge Peers to Take Safety Certification Exam

Three major transportation construction contractors are calling on their industry peers to commit at least 25 employees annually to earn the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals (SCTPP) credential before the end of 2019, in 2020, and beyond....


Gehl Foundation Announces 2019 Scholarships Recipients

The Gehl Foundation awarded two $20,000 collegiate scholarships for students beginning in the fall of 2019. Anna Kiskunas, daughter of Manitou Group employee Steve Kiskunas, and Andrew Loehr, son of Manitou Group employee Thomas Loehr, are the recipients of the scholarships for 2019....



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