The NCCCO Foundation (aka National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Foundation) has announced that two new scholarships are available for those seeking to begin a career in the exciting crane industry.
The NCCCO Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization formed in 2018 to promote industry safety through three major pathways: education, research, and workforce development.
The first scholarship program provides financial support for those who want to get quality training that leads to first-time CCO certification as a rigger or signalperson. The second scholarship program provides financial support for those who want to get quality training that leads to first-time CCO certification as a crane operator.
“The NCCCO Foundation is committed to helping more people start a rewarding career in the crane industry,” explained T.J. Cantwell, the Executive Director of the NCCCO Foundation. “There are many great careers available in the crane industry but in some cases, it can be difficult to find the money necessary to get the training and certification needed to be successful. This is why the NCCCO Foundation is launching these new scholarships along with our MyCraneCareer.org outreach and communications campaign that started in September.”
Applications with specific details on all the requirements for each of the scholarships are available on the NCCCO Foundation website at www.ncccofoundation.org/scholarships.
In general, applicants will be required to provide information demonstrating: that they have not held a certification previously; the CCO Education Services Accredited Training Provider (ATP) they want to use for training; and proof of financial need. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
“We are hoping to approve several scholarships before the end of the year to deserving applicants,” Cantwell stated. “However, funding is limited, and all applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the NCCCO Foundation with approval granted to only the best applicants.”
For more information about the scholarships and to download an application go to www.ncccofoundation.org/scholarships.