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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.



Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar Talks Workforce at Felling Trailers

In late October, Felling Trailers Inc.'s Litchfield location became part of the itinerary of Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's Central Minnesota Manufacturing road trip. While touring Felling's production facility in Litchfield, Klobuchar spoke with Felling Trailers' ownership and management about issues such as health care and workforce shortages that the company, like many manufacturers, is facing....


AASHTO to Offer Transportation 'Resiliency' Webinars in December

AASHTO's Resilient and Sustainable Transportation Systems technical services program is offering five webinars this December that focus on several key "resiliency" topics, from how to make highways and bridges more earthquake resistant to improve the cybersecurity defenses of state DOT information technology systems....


State's Tech Colleges See Surge in Skilled-Trades Training

Kyle Vickerman recalls talking with his boss at Ziegler CAT about how he might someday advance in the company. The response was immediate — in a good way. His manager pointed him to the heavy construction equipment technology program at Dakota County Technical College....


King of Prussia Equipment Hosts Husqvarna Service School

King of Prussia Equipment and Husqvarna Construction Products held a one-day service seminar Nov. 3, 2018, for Husqvarna Soff-Cut saws and vacuums. The service school started at 8 a.m. at King of Prussia Equipment's facility in King of Prussia, Pa....


Lift & Move USA Provides 'Authentic' Career Exploration Experience

Response from teachers following the Lift & Move USA event hosted by NessCampbell Crane + Rigging on Oct. 11 in Portland, Ore., was extremely positive. Lift & Move USA is an industry-led program to promote careers in the crane, rigging and specialized transportation sectors....


Mayor Emanuel Tours Olive-Harvey College TDL Center

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, 8th Ward Alderman Michelle Harris and City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado toured the Olive-Harvey College's Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) Center site, which recently re-launched construction....


Sims Crane Announces Launch of 'Sims U,' A 16-Week, Paid Training Course for Crane Operators

Sims Crane, a Florida-based crane rental and rigging service company, has announced the formation of Sims U, a paid, hands-on crane operator training school based in Tampa. According to Sims management, the goal of the program is to jump start a student into a lucrative career....


UVM Board Passes Resolution for Proposed $95M Multi-Purpose Facility

The University of Vermont Board of Trustees has unanimously passed a resolution that lays out a specific financial plan for the Athletic Department's Multi-Purpose Facility project and paves the way for construction to begin as early as this winter, pending receipt of all the necessary permits....


ADOT Program Helping Women Enter Construction Trades

Iris Bost, an unemployed single mom of three, hoped to break into the male-dominated construction industry that would provide better pay than working retail. Through a social media post, the Globe resident was excited to learn about an Arizona Department of Transportation-sponsored Construction Academy at Gila Community College....


Trainers Provide Excavator, Dozer Demonstrations at Yancey Bros., Sitech South Technology Day in Georgia

In a series of demonstration and educational events, Yancey Bros. Co. and Sitech South held their most recent Technology Day event at Yancey's Gwinnett County location in Dacula, Ga., on Oct. 18. As with the previous demo events, the next-generation Cat excavators (Cat 320 GC, 320, 323) were the feature of the event and Yancey and Caterpillar product trainers provided comprehensive demos and walk around of these machines....



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