AED Foundation - Thu June 18, 2026
AED Foundation's Instructor's Conference Connects Educators, Industry
The AED Foundation (AEDF) successfully hosted its 2026 Instructor's Conference on June 10–11, 2026, in Schaumburg, Ill., bringing together 62 instructors representing 42 equipment, diesel and related technical training programs from across North America, along with 24 industry representatives dedicated to strengthening the future workforce....
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute - Tue June 02, 2026
Weather It Better: Prepare Before Summer Storms Strike
Summer storm season is here, but having the right outdoor power equipment on hand can help you weather storms better, said the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). "If you think ahead, you can mitigate damage from high winds, flooding, wildfires and other storm surprises," said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of OPEI, an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor power equipment, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport vehicles and golf cars....
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation - Thu May 28, 2026
SC&RF Regonizes 2025 Workforce Ambassador Award Winners
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) recognized the recipients of the 2025 Workforce Ambassador Awards during the SC&RA Annual Conference Awards & Recognition Dinner, Amelia Island, Fla., April 24, 2026, honoring companies and organizations that are making a lasting impact on workforce development across the specialized transportation, crane and rigging industry....
NEST - Wed May 27, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies, NEST to Host Skilled Trades All-Star Program for Local Philadelphia Students
The Philadelphia Phillies and NEST, the pioneer of integrated facilities management, will partner to host the Skilled Trades All-Star Program, an immersive, hands-on experience designed to introduce Philadelphia students to career opportunities in the skilled trades....
Trimble - Wed May 20, 2026
Trimble Empowers Future Skilled Workforce Through National SkillsUSA Sponsorship
Trimble announced a collaboration with SkillsUSA to provide leading technology and training to career and technical education (CTE) students across the United States. By integrating advanced modeling and geospatial tools into classrooms, trade training programs and state and national competitions, the collaboration aims to help prepare a workforce capable of meeting the demand for more than 450,000 new construction professionals in 2027....
Komatsu - Tue May 19, 2026
Students in Komatsu-Supported Tech Program Graduate
North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton, N.D., graduated its 2026 class on May 15, 2026, including 17 students who completed the Komatsu-supported diesel technician training program. The two-year program also is supported by participating Komatsu dealer partners to develop the next generation of diesel technicians for the heavy equipment industry....
swoknews.com - Wed February 18, 2026
FISTA Chooses Quad Construction for Youth Science Institute in Oklahoma
The FISTA Development Trust Authority chose on Feb. 10, 2026, Oklahoma City, Okla.-based Quad Construction as construction manager for its long-planned FISTA Youth Science Institute, swoknews.com reported....
Terex Utilities - Thu January 15, 2026
2025 Tech Tips Released by Terex Utilities for Operators, Technicians
Terex Utilities released several new Tech Tips in 2025, further expanding its library of technical resources for bucket truck and digger derrick operators and service technicians. The latest Tech Tips address common service and operational questions, providing step-by-step instructions and graphics to help users perform repairs and maintenance....
DEVELON - Thu January 08, 2026
DEVELON Opens New Training, Testing Center in Tucson, Ariz.
DEVELON has opened a new construction equipment training, testing and education facility called the HD Construction Equipment (HDCE) Real Operation Center (ROC) in Tucson, Ariz. The new facility replaces the previous testing and training center....
JLG - Wed December 03, 2025
JLG Invests in Future of Skilled Trades: Building Talent, Growing Communities, Upskilling Craft Professionals
JLG Industries Inc. is addressing skilled labor shortages and workforce development by taking an intentional, people-first approach to rebuilding the industrial talent pipeline in America. As many manufacturers are feeling the strain of a shrinking skilled labor force, JLG's story is unfolding differently — one rooted in classrooms, welding and paint booths, factory floors and trade schools....
