Safety & Education
A cornerstone of the mission of the NCCCO Foundation is that it serve as an authoritative industry resource of information related to certification and workforce development matters.
Workforce Development
NCCCO is addressing the construction industry skills gap, which has been widened by an aging workforce, through participation in multiple initiatives.
Research
The NCCCO Foundation conducts safety and workforce research designed to help the crane industry improve the field for those working in the field.
Recent News
The NCCCO Foundation Publishes Extensive Workforce Research Report
The NCCCO Foundation is excited to announce the publication of its first report on the load-handling workforce. The NCCCO Foundation partnered with the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) in 2023 to conduct the exploratory workforce research and report. The...
The NCCCO Foundation Signs Alliance with OSHA and CCO
On November 16, 2023, the NCCCO Foundation and the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO) entered into a formal agreement with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) through the OSHA Alliance Program. The aim of...
VICTOR Program Expanded
After the successful launch of the Veterans In Crane Training Outstanding Recognition (V.I.C.T.O.R) award program in 2021, the NCCCO Foundation and Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC) are excited to announce the expansion of the program to two additional HEC...