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Virtual Reality Airline Maintenance Module Available for Lifts

Virtual reality module provides advanced hands-on training and assessment in a risk-free environment for airline maintenance crews

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The UP Companies Hosting Construction Career Expo

The UP Companies is hosting a March 12 career expo with special guest hip-hop recording artist and St. Louis native Chingy.

ARA Takes on Skilled Labor Shortage at The ARA Show

American Rental Association (ARA)

ARARentalWorks Day introduces 300 Orlando students to service technician careers in rental.

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U.S. Secretary of Labor Talks Workforce Development at STIHL Manufacturing Facility

The tour focused on the labor gap, apprenticeships and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

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CM Labs Launches Affordable Simulator to Bridge the Skills Gap

CM Labs Simulations, Inc.

Vortex Edge Max entry level heavy-equipment simulator for contractors and training organizations to debut at CONEXPO 2020, booth F100911 in the Festival Hall

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[PODCAST] Top Tips for Hiring in a Tight Job Market

Caroldean Ross, director of construction at RETS Associations, gives actionable suggestions about how construction companies can successfully recruit and retain top talent in a competitive job market.

Study: Influence of Supervisors on Construction Safety Rising

Dodge Construction Network

Engaged jobsite workers continue to be a critical part of safety programs, and new data show that construction firms rely on supervisors’ leadership to improve safety

Study shows 73% of construction companies rely on their supervisors and foremen to deliver safety training to jobsite workers.

Construction Employment Continues to Rise in the New Year

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

The construction industry added 44,000 net new jobs in January, and year-over-year has expanded by 142,000 jobs, an increase of 1.9%.

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CM Labs Simulation Instructors Can Customize Simulation Exercises on the Fly

CM Labs Simulations, Inc.

CM Labs to showcase innovative new training customization capabilities at CONEXPO 2020.

With CM Labs Instructor Operating Station (IOS) instructors can now make changes to exercises on the fly.

How Much Should Small Engine Mechanics Make?

Small engine and outdoor power mechanics earn an average of $25,000 to $55,000. How much should you be making or paying your technicians?

In the construction industry, small engine mechanics may work on generators, construction equipment and tools such as chainsaws.

Jobs in Road Building Outpace General Construction

Employment grew to 380,300 workers in November 2019, a 6.1% increase from the same month in 2018

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Illinois Sees Success with Construction Apprenticeship Programs

Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI)

More than 85% of all apprenticeship enrollment in Illinois is in the construction sector, making the industry’s apprenticeship system one of the state’s largest privately-financed post-secondary institutions

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