Entries by Tracy Bennett

More heavy equipment technicians needed

February 12, 2016 in /by

The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation released a workforce study in January which estimates that the U.S. heavy equipment distribution industry loses at least $2.4 billion each year as a result of dealers’ inability to find and retain technically skilled workers. Crane Industry Services, in partnership with West Georgia Technical has the ability to train, qualify and certify personnel, using NCCER curriculum.… Read more...

Construction Industry Partners with Career and Technical Educators

February 12, 2016 in /by

NCCER’s 2015 Construction Career Pathways Conference, sponsored by Fluor, Turner Industries and Build Your Future, was held on Nov. 19, 2015 in New Orleans. More than 160 representatives from the construction industry and education worked together to create common, actionable goals to implement in their communities.

View materials from the conference, including best practice profiles, speaker bios, collaborative activities, fact sheets and more.… Read more...