AGC of Minnesota - Tue September 15, 2020
AGC of Minnesota Offers STP to Develop Career Opportunities
The Associated General Contractors of America's Supervisory Training Program (STP) is a construction-specific training curriculum developed, updated and field-tested by and for contractors. Supervisory skill — or the lack of it — directly affects every company's bottom line....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu August 06, 2020
College, Ironpeddlers Work to Close Operator Shortfall
For several years, construction companies of all sizes have been faced with a pronounced shortage of people looking to work in the building trade, including folks to operate heavy machinery. In many cases, job seekers are unaware of the salaries and benefits construction careers can provide them — if they possess the necessary skills....
Alabama AGC - Wed August 05, 2020
Alabama AGC Donates High Tech Simulator to Local Skills Trade Academy
Alabama Associated General Contractors, Alabama AGC, is helping pave the way for the construction industry's future. In 2019, Alabama AGC held a significant role in launching the Hoover city school system's Skills Trade Academy at the Riverchase Career Connection Center (RC3), a program designed to advance youth education and fill worker shortages in the construction industry....
CM Labs Simulations - Tue July 21, 2020
IUOE Local 14 Elevates Training for New York City Crane Operators with a CM Labs Crane Simulator
Imagine the responsibility of operating a 300 ft. boom crane in North America's most densely populated setting and you'll understand why a New York City (NYC) crane license is arguably the most difficult of its kind to obtain in the United States....
CEG - Thu July 16, 2020
Sennebogen Hosts Demo Day in North Carolina
On June 18, 2020, Sennebogen held a live demo day of its 718 tree handlers at the company's Stanley, N.C., headquarters. Greg Roberts, Sennebogen tree care manager, said that his initial focus will be on building awareness of the Sennebogen brand and familiarity with the 718 and 738 tree handlers within the industry....
AED - Wed July 15, 2020
AED Foundation Embarks on Mission to Recognize 50 High School Programs by 2024
While the COVID-19 pandemic has put many of the nation's activities and events on hold, The AED Foundation (AEDF) perseveres as it continues to meet its Vision 2024 goals. Through the pandemic, AEDF has adapted to continue to fit the needs of students and schools across the country to help students graduate from AEDF's recognized high school programs....
ALLU - Thu June 25, 2020
ALLU Announces Training Partnership With IUOE
ALLU and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) — a trade union that represents heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors and stationary engineers in the United States and Canada — announced a new cooperation and partnership in pipeline training....
AED Foundation - Thu June 11, 2020
Moving Forward with A Solid Plan of Action in Mind: Vision 2024
The AED Foundation (AEDF) has developed a plan to stimulate growth in the industry and address the technician shortage, titled Vision 2024. Goals of this plan include:100 Accredited College Programs50 Recognized High School Programs10,000 Skilled Technicians Entering the Workforce500 Certified Managers10,000 Tests Administered5,000 Certified TechniciansVision 2024 is a call to action for high school students and established industry technicians alike to develop skills through AEDF recognized programs and certifications....
Mary Yamin-Garone – CEG Correspondent - Wed June 10, 2020
Apprenticeship Program Makes Big Difference in Recruitment
Thanks to a Pre-Apprenticeship Program in Heavy Highway Construction, lives are changing. It's no secret that constructing highways and bridges (aka heavy highway construction) is an exciting field with higher than average job growth....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu June 04, 2020
Retraining Vs. Recruiting in the Times of COVID
Employing skilled labor is a process: Identifying potential workers, recruiting them and training them. The industry has dedicated resources to attracting junior-high and high-school students for careers in construction....
