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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.

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.

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Standards Setting

The NCCCO Foundation participates in a variety of standards-setting activities, both nationally and internationally.

Recent News

Can Virtual Reality Play a Role in Certification?

Mar 25, 2020

New study suggests there may be potential in high-stakes personnel testing Fairfax, VA, March 25, 2020 – A new study published by the NCCCO Foundation suggests there may be potential for the use of virtual reality (VR) technology in delivering exams to crane...

Taking the Third Step: How Are Crane Operators Being Evaluated?

Mar 12, 2020

Most employers upbeat about OSHA’s requirements, new report suggests Las Vegas, NV, March 12, 2020 – Preliminary results from a survey of nearly 100 employers of crane operators suggests generally sound compliance with the new evaluation requirements. But...

Fifth Industry Forum on Personnel Qualifications Scheduled

Mar 12, 2020

OSHA Crane Operator Qualifications Rule to be “Front and Center” Fairfax, VA, March 12, 2020 – The Fifth Industry Forum on Personnel Qualifications will be held November 5, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia, the NCCCO Foundation has announced. The Forum will build on the...