NCCCO Foundation Launches Crane Career Advisors Program

The NCCCO Foundation has introduced a new workforce initiative designed to connect job seekers with professionals in the crane industry. The Crane Career Advisors program aims to provide guidance to individuals interested in pursuing careers in crane operations and related fields.

Announced April 29, 2026, the program is part of the foundation’s broader effort to raise awareness about career opportunities in the crane sector. The initiative will pair individuals exploring crane careers with experienced industry professionals who can answer questions and share insights about entering and working in the field.

“Our workforce research and outreach made it clear that one of the issues with getting people interested and started on a crane career path is the lack of information available to the public,” said T.J. Cantwell, executive director of the NCCCO Foundation. “The creation of the My Crane Career website was the first step in addressing the problem. The Crane Career Advisors program is the next logical step, by providing individuals with no personal connections to the industry access to professionals who have built a successful and long-term crane career.”

The program builds on the foundation’s existing outreach efforts, including its My Crane Career website, which serves as a resource hub for those exploring crane industry jobs. Through the new advisory program, participants can request to connect directly with industry professionals for guidance on career pathways, training and day-to-day expectations.

Individuals interested in participating are encouraged to submit a request through the My Crane Career website. The program is positioned as an additional resource to help address workforce awareness and provide clearer entry points into the crane and lifting industry.