NCCCO Annual Industry Forum

The NCCCO Foundation’s Tenth Annual Industry Forum will be held both virtually and in-person on April 17 at 2 pm Eastern in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The event, held for the first time in the spring, will feature both presentations and panel discussions with experts on a variety of topics.

As in previous years, attendees are expected from crane, electrical, industrial, and construction sectors, as well as those who provide training, safety, and human resource services to the crane industry.

The Industry Forum continues to expand the focus of its free educational sessions to reflect the larger goals of the NCCCO Foundation to assist the crane industry with research, safety, and workforce development activities.

“The NCCCO Foundation is very excited to have such an amazing group of speakers and panelists for this year’s Industry Forum,” said T.J. Cantwell, Executive Director of the NCCCO Foundation.

“We are proud of the fact that attendees will come away with new ideas and tips that they can put to use in their companies and everyday lives on subjects that are essential to the continued growth and effectiveness of the crane industry,” Cantwell continued.

As in previous years, attendees are expected from crane, electrical, industrial, and construction sectors, as well as those who provide training, safety, and human resource services to the crane industry.

The agenda for this year’s forum includes:

• Highlighting Safety Hazards in the Crane Industry – Speaker: Andy Sterlen, Health and Safety Education Specialist, NCDOL Occupational Safety and Health Division Education Training & Technical Assistance
• From Driver’s Ed to Desktop: Teaching Computer Skills Through the Lens of Emotional Safety and Cognitive Load – Speaker: Dr. Krista Wojdak, Professor of Instructional Design and Technology, Appalachian State University
• Practical Approaches for Helping Crane Operators Get Comfortable with Technology – Panelists: Ray Feidt, Stephenson Equipment; Greg Peters, American Crane Training; Brian Schmoyer, U.S. Training Consultants
• Advice on Finding Employment in the Crane Industry and Improving Recruitment and Retention – Panelists: Mike Embry, IUOE 181; Russ Gallivan, Colorado Crane Operator School; Chris Smith, Morrow Equipment
• Improving Safety by Utilizing Tools and Processes of Verification and Reporting – Speakers: John Zarian, NCCCO; Pete Laux, Kiewit

Individuals interested in attending the Industry Forum in-person or virtually can learn more and register for free at https://www.ncccofoundation.org/industry-forum/.