Unedited press release: The NCCCO Foundation and Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC) are proud to announce the recent recipients of the Veterans In Crane Training Outstanding Recognition (V.I.C.T.O.R) award programme.
Since expanding the V.I.C.T.O.R programme in 2023 to additional HEC locations throughout the U.S., sixteen veterans from various states and services have been recognized as the top-performing veterans in their NCCCO mobile crane operator certification courses.
The following award winners were provided with a $250 gift card, YETI tumbler, and a Certificate of Achievement plaque in the last twelve months.
Matthew McDonald
Ross Jacoby
Cade Magill
Dustin Bowman
Robert Fortag
Leonardo Baca
Christopher Wright
James Cornelia
Marcus Judd
Conner Bishop
Jacob Spagna
Anthony Renza
Dennis Quirk
Jake Jones
Devearntavis Patterson
Rusell Clark
“The NCCCO Foundation is happy to support these exceptional veterans,” said NCCCO Foundation Executive Director T.J. Cantwell. “Helping to facilitate and increase access and support for veterans looking to pursue a career in the crane industry remains a top priority for the NCCCO Foundation,” Cantwell added.
“It’s an honour to support veterans in career transition and we couldn’t be happier to recognise these individuals for their commitment and performance over the course of their education at HEC,” said HEC CEO, Cory Albano.
About the V.I.C.T.O.R. Award
The VICTOR Award Program was unveiled at the NCCCO Foundation’s Sixth Annual Industry Forum on Veterans Day, November 11, 2021. Eligible participants must be a veteran and have completed the HEC Mobile Crane Training Program. Awards are issued quarterly in accordance with the program completion timeline. Through the sponsorship of the NCCCO Foundation, awardees receive a $250 gift card, a YETI tumbler, and a Certificate of Achievement.
About HEC
The Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC) is a private educational and training school specializing in entry level training on mobile earthmoving and lifting equipment at four (4) locations around the country. Programs are designed to teach students the basic fundamentals of equipment operation and to gain experience of immediate value to employers.
About the NCCCO Foundation
The NCCCO Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization formed in 2018 to promote industry safety through three major pathways: education, research, and workforce development.
Source: NCCCO
