With predicted shortages of skilled crane operators in the coming decades, fueled by an aging workforce, the website aims to educate about the field and provide engaging resources for individuals to get started in their path toward training, certification, and employment. 

Over the next year, the website will be promoted by a targeted marketing and communications campaign to drive awareness of the potential career opportunities in the field.

“As with all skilled trade jobs, there is a significant need for many more quality people to fill and grow the career pipeline in the crane industry.” said T.J. Cantwell, executive director of NCCCO Foundation. “The NCCCO Foundation recognized that the crane industry did not have a one-stop online resource that could provide the needed information and tools for individuals to learn about the many varied and amazing careers available. MyCraneCareer.org addresses a critical gap for our industry, and ultimately, we believe that it has the potential to create long-term, positive impact on our nation’s economy.”

In 2021, $1.2 trillion of federal funds was allocated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to support transportation, energy, and climate infrastructure projects. 

The crane industry is a critical piece of the success of that infrastructure investment. Without cranes, crane operators, riggers, signalpersons, and many others, many of the projects that the BIL is designed to fund will likely not be able to be achieved. In the coming decades, thousands of new crane operators will be needed to fulfill the growing demand across the nation. 

“The need to develop a quality workforce that can fill the pipeline was the driving force behind the development of MyCraneCareer.org and the accompanying national workforce development campaign for the crane industry,” added Cantwell.

MyCraneCareer.org isa site dedicated to educating, engaging, and exciting people about career opportunities in the crane industry. Visitors to mycranecareer.org can:

  • Watch videos about careers in the crane industry and hear from individuals already working in the industry.
  • Take a quick quiz and find out if they’re a good match for the crane industry. 
  • Learn how to get started in the field.
  • Explore the different roles and career pathways. 
  • Learn more about cranes and the industry. 
  • Find educational resources. 
  • Connect to businesses and organizations within the industry.

“We encourage companies and others working in the crane and rigging industry to use mycranecareer.org and its associated resources in their own community outreach and recruitment activities. We want this to be a powerful resource for the entire industry,” Cantwell states.