Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed April 17, 2024
Growing Interest in Construction Careers Among Younger People Means Jobs Filled, Deadlines Met
The face of the skilled craft trade industry is getting younger. Literally. More younger people than ever before are entering the construction industry and driving down the average age of tradesmen and women....
RAM Inc. - Wed April 03, 2024
RAM Announces Dates, New Location for BEST Course
RAM Inc. announced its premier Blasting and Explosives Safety Training (BEST) Course will be held from Sept. 10 to 12, 2024. All 2024 sessions will be conducted exclusively at the Crazy Horse Memorial in Crazy Horse, S.D....
Nebraska Department of Transportation - Tue March 26, 2024
Nebraska DOT Establishes Trade Skills Scholarship Program
The Nebraska Department of Transportation recently established the "Good Life, Great Journey" program to provide scholarships for individuals pursuing two-year technical degrees in critical transportation-related fields, such as diesel technology, electronic systems, drafting/design and land surveying....
King of Prussia Equipment - Thu February 29, 2024
King of Prussia Equipment Corp., Multiquip Host Advanced Service School
On Dec. 2, 2023, King of Prussia Equipment Corp. and Multiquip-Whiteman hosted an "Advanced Service School" for the Multiquip line of ride-on trowels. Eric Witt, senior national service manager, and Tim Doehr, field service tech, instructed the class of 14 mechanics....
DC Equipment - Mon February 26, 2024
Steep-Slope Winch Assist Event Scheduled From East Coast Demand
Timber harvesting on steep terrain has long presented challenges in terms of safety, efficiency and environmental impact. While traditional methods like motor-manual felling and skylining have dominated the industry, advancements in technology are progressing quickly in steep-slope logging operations....
West Virginia University - Wed February 21, 2024
WVU Extension Offers Training Course, Demonstration Event to Reduce Risk of Injury for Arborists, Logging Professionals
Arborists and loggers must use the utmost precaution in their jobs as there is a high risk of injuries and fatalities. To reduce these risks, West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health is hosting two events — a logging demonstration and training event and a chainsaw safety and tree felling training course — to improve safety conditions in the logging and arboriculture industry....
Epiroc - Thu December 21, 2023
Epiroc Launches National Competency Center for Underground Mining
Epiroc, a productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, announced the formal opening and commencement of operations at its National Competency Center in Elko, Nev. The facility, located at 403 West Idaho Street, Elko NV 89801, marks a significant strategic achievement for Epiroc USA, enhancing support for mining and exploration customers and providing a solid platform for business growth....
Luby Equipment Services - Tue December 12, 2023
VIDEO: Luby Equipment Services Makes Donation to Ranken Technical College
The team of Luby Equipment Services believes in investing in the future and supporting the growth of its community. That's why the company shows its support for Ranken Technical College by donating construction equipment engines and a Case skid-steer....
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators - Tue December 12, 2023
CCO EDU Formed to Focus On Developing, Auditing, Approving Training Providers
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO) announced the formation of CCO Education Services LLC (CCO EDU). One of the core elements in CCO's mission has been to improve the standards of knowledge....
Forest Machine Magazine - Mon December 11, 2023
Remote Operator Training
In forestry, instructors are used to develop the skills of operators in efficient working methods and handling of the machine. But for many operators, it can be a long time between the times you meet an instructor....
