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In today’s aggressive,
competitive environment, employees’ growth in skills and knowledge are
critical factors for the sustainability and advancement of the ready
mixed concrete industry. To not only help producers maintain their high
standards but also remain cutting-edge, NRMCA annually provides over 50
industry-specific professional development education programs for
employees of ready mixed concrete companies, contractors, and design
firms.
Producers and their
suppliers have volunteered to sit on NRMCA’s Educational Activities
Committee since its establishment in 1995. The full Committee meets
biannually and intermittently in Task Groups to offer NRMCA guidance and
oversight. Whether the group coordinates NRMCA educational workshops
and certifications, develops information on available programs offered
by allied organizations, or increases the effectiveness of NRMCA
educational activities and publications, its goal remains to provide
ready mixed concrete producers, contractors, and designers the
opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills about concrete. It
continually reviews existing programs for appropriateness and accuracy,
encourages other NRMCA committees to develop needed educational
activities and programs, coordinates schedules of NRMCA sponsored
workshops and seminars, and markets them to maximize participation. It
also supports industry leadership development, industry recruitment and
retention strategies, and partnerships with State Affiliate Ready Mixed
Concrete Associations and numerous other external groups that can
enhance and impact the quality and quantity of ready mixed concrete
learning opportunities.
For Minutes to the last
two Educational Activities Committee Meetings,
click here
and
here.
One of the key
projects the Educational Activities Committee is undertaking is an
analysis of mixer driver recruitment and retention challenges. Over
the past two years, three focus groups have met. For summaries of
their work, please view the following:
EAC welcomes
industry participation in this vital matter.
For further information
about specific education programs or to volunteer to sit on the
Educational Activities Committee or one of its tasks groups, contact
Eileen Dickson, managing director of education, at
edickson@nrmca.org
STEPS
- NRMCA's Seminar, Training and Education Programs,
plus
CCPf
- Certified Concrete Professional.The
top career designation in the industry.
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