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Scholarships Now Available

The NCCCO Foundation is pleased to announce two new scholarship programs for individuals starting a career in the crane industry.

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New Workforce Development Website Launched

The NCCCO Foundation launched a new online hub for the crane industry providing information and resources to educate, engage, and excite the public about the amazing careers in the crane industry.

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9th Annual Industry Forum

Learn about the latest developments and best industry practices as they pertain to those working in and around cranes and other types of lifting equipment.

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2024 Workforce Research Report

The report focuses on understanding several topics of interest, including the demographic makeup of load-handling employees, the state of the current recruitment pipeline, how load-handling employees view their jobs and certification and more.

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Welcome

The NCCCO Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization formed by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) in 2018 to promote industry safety by conducting research, educating about–and advocating for–personnel safety and certification, and facilitating access by youth, military personnel, and underserved communities to education, training and certification through scholarships and grants.

About Us

Education

The industry’s seemingly ever-changing working conditions, technology, and federal and state rules are challenging to keep abreast of, and the NCCCO Foundation is constantly improving and augmenting its educational and informational offerings in response.

Workforce Development

Over recent years there has emerged a severe shortage of trained construction professionals to help build this nation’s infrastructure. The NCCCO Foundation is addressing this skills gap, which has been widened by an aging workforce, through participation in multiple initiatives.

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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.

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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

NCCCO Foundation Announces Two New Scholarship Programs

Oct 14, 2024

NCCCO Foundation Announces Two New Scholarship Programs Funding Available for Individuals Seeking Initial Crane Operator, Rigging, and Signalperson Training and CCO Certification October 14, 2024 – The NCCCO Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of two...

New Website Supports Workforce Development in Crane Industry

Sep 17, 2024

New Website Supports Workforce Development in Crane IndustryDeveloped by the NCCCO Foundation, MyCraneCareer.org addresses the need to increase the number of professionals entering the field September 17, 2024 – The NCCCO Foundation is excited to announce the launch...

VICTOR Program Announces Award Recipients

Aug 6, 2024

16 Veterans Across the U.S. Recognized for Outstanding Crane Training The NCCCO Foundation and Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC) are proud to announce the recent recipients of the Veterans In Crane Training Outstanding Recognition (V.I.C.T.O.R) award program. ...