New Online Safety Tool Available

The tool offers a list of controls tailored to address the most significant hazardous situations that contribute to serious incidents and fatalities (SIFs) in crane operations.

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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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10th Annual Industry Forum

April 17, 2025

In-person & Virtual Registration Now Open!

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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

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.

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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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

New Online Safety Tool Developed for the Crane Industry

New Online Safety Tool Developed for the Crane Industry

Feb 24, 2025

New Online Safety Tool Developed for the Crane Industry Free tool provides various controls available for addressing common safety hazards in crane operations February 24, 2025 – The NCCCO Foundation and the National Safety Council (NSC), through its Work to Zero...

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NCCCO Foundation Announces Two New Scholarship Programs

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...

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