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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.



Lift & Move USA Offers Range of Benefits Through Workforce Ambassador Program

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation's (SC&RF) workforce development arm, Lift & Move USA, recently unveiled the Lift & Move Workforce Ambassador Program — a group of companies committed to participating in activities to build industry awareness and foster community relationships in order to bridge the skilled labor gap....


Skanska USA North Texas Office Hosts Construction Event

Skanska USA Building North Texas office hosted more than 30 students from the Young Women's Leadership Academy (YWLA) for a Day of Discovery. During the half-day event, the Skanska team introduced students to the careers available in architecture, engineering and construction, along with a panel discussion comprised of Skanska's women in construction....


HCET Students Train for Crane Repair at Hayden-Murphy

The Heavy Construction Equipment Technology (HCET) program at Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) partnered with Hayden-Murphy to offer HCET students a weeklong training opportunity to work on a Grove GMK 5150B crane donated by Vic's Crane & Heavy Haul....


UVU Construction Management Team Places at Nationals

Utah Valley University's (UVU) Smith College of Engineering & Technology (CET) Construction Management program recently sent more than two dozen students to the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) competition in Sparks, Nev., and took home multiple accolades....


Calder Brothers Corporation Receives Work-Based Learning Business Partner Award

Calder Brothers Corporation has received the "Work-Based Learning Business Partner of the Year" from the Greenville County School system, in South Carolina. For the past year, Calder Brothers participated in the Work Based Learning program, where students apply skills learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios....


Utility Expo, American Traffic Safety Services Association, Team Up for Safety Education

The Utility Expo has signed an agreement with the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) to increase educational offerings at the show in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 26 to 28, 2023. "Safety has always been a front-and-center issue for The Utility Expo....


Naper Settlement Agriculture Center Set to Open in 2023

The Naper Settlement recently unveiled a new educational center that will serve as a pipeline to agriculture and STEM professionals for future generations. The Mary and Richard Benck Family Agriculture Center will showcase Naperville, Ill.'s rich agricultural history while connecting it to the farming story of the region and the nation....


Takeuchi Donates Engines to Diesel Technology Program at Athens, Ga., Technical College

Students enrolled in the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Athens (Ga.) Technical College will soon be able to learn their trade by working with real-life excavator engines courtesy of Takeuchi-US....


WSU Team Wins Construction Management Competition

A student team from the Washington State University construction management program earned first place in the recent Associated Schools of Construction student competition, the largest construction management competition in the U.S....


VIDEO: Stephenson Equipment Holds Paving Seminar, Hands-On Learning Event

In late March, Stephenson Equipment had nearly 200 participants at its Butler, Pa., location in Prospect, Pa., where they were able to take part in various learning sessions and perform actual paving with the equipment Stephenson had on hand....



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