Training and education - Articles - Page 44

Terex Utilities Celebrates 40 Years of Hands-On Training

Essential Training on Operation, Application

September 14, 2018

In August, Terex Utilities hosted fleet managers, technicians, purchasing managers and other attendees for the 40th Annual Terex Utilities’ Hands-On Training Seminar.

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Demo Shows Students the Value of Drilling Jobs

Jeremy Verdusco

September 10, 2018

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At trade shows and in contractors’ offices, veterans talk a lot about the skills gap and the greying of the industry. Demo events, like one The Driller attended recently in Flint, Mich., can help.

Better Recruitment, Onboarding Can Help Fill Drilling Jobs

Brock Yordy

September 3, 2018

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The increasing age gap is an epidemic that, as an industry, we have to solve by defining and fixing faults in promoting the drilling industry, recruiting and the onboarding process.

Terracon Foundation Awards $104K in Grants and Scholarships

Grants to Universities, Non-Profits; Scholarships to Students

August 4, 2018

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Foundation funds grants to universities and non-profits, scholarships for students.

Remembering Two Longtime Michigan Drilling Contractors

John Schmitt

July 23, 2018

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Sadly, I must start this column with news that the groundwater industry in Michigan recently lost two good and longtime members: Robert Larson from L’Anse and Harry Kleiman from Iron Mountain.

Installers, Engineers Train with SJE-Rhombus at Annual Training Event

Training Events Held in June, September

July 17, 2018

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Pump control manufacturer SJE-Rhombus held their annual training event June 12-13 at the company’s Detroit Lakes, Minn., headquarters.

SD Mines Adds New Mining Engineering Doctoral Program

School Says Ph.D. Track Will Increase Funding Opportunities

January 25, 2018

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In statement, school says program will "incubate and nurture emerging programs."

For Drilling Contractors, Employee Training Can Boost Bottom Line

Lisa Riles

November 3, 2017

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Today, more companies have begun to recognize that their employees, whether hourly or salaried, benefit immensely from participating in supplemental education opportunities.