Global Lifting Awareness Day, Thursday, July 13, 2023, plays a pivotal role in combating the labor shortage that plagues the lifting industry. Join us as we delve into the history, strategies, stories, and goals behind this global movement aimed at promoting talent development and bridging the gap between supply and demand. Discover how you can be a part of the solution and make an impact on the lifting industry.
In this episode of Safety Factor, we delve into the importance of Global Lifting Awareness Day (#GLAD) and its efforts to combat the labor shortage within the industry. Join our guests, Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), and Mike Close, Mazzella Corporate Marketing & Communications Manager, as we discuss the strategies employed to develop talent, raise awareness, and tackle the growing gap between demand and available skilled workers. Gain valuable insights into how this global event plays a vital role in shaping the future of the lifting industry. Discover how you can actively participate in Global Lifting Awareness Day, contribute to the cause, and become a catalyst for change. Elevate your understanding and join us as we embark on a captivating exploration of the lifting industry’s future.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and be a part of something bigger. Whether you’re a lifting professional, an employer, or simply interested in industry trends, this episode provides a compelling exploration of the labor shortage and the initiatives driving change in the lifting industry.
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Guests:
- Ross Moloney,Phd, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)
- Mike Close, Corporate Marketing & Communications Manager at Mazzella Companies
Background Reading:
- GLAD 2023 Global Mission Statement
- About LEEA
- Think Lifting: Schools Engagement Project
- How Can Mazzella’s Crane Service Technician Apprenticeship Help Your Career
- Mazzella and ITI Deepen 30-Year Relationship with a Robust Partnership
- Military Transition Scheme
Learn More:
- Global Lifting Awareness Day 2023
- The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)
- #GLAD2023 Twitter
- #GLAD2023 LinkedIn
- Follow Mazzella Companies on LinkedIn
- Subscribe to the Advancing Careers YouTube Channel
- Cuyahoga Community College Lifting Technologies Program
Mazzella Companies Career Opportunities
Contact Mazzella:
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Contact Mazzella’s Rigging Division
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In This Podcast:
Read the full transcript.
0:00 – Intro
0:27 – Date of Global Lifting Awareness Day 2023
0:44 – Ross Moloney’s expertise and background
2:00 – What is the impact of lifting industries on economies worldwide?
3:20 – What is Global Lifting Awareness Day?
5:21 – How is Global Lifting Awareness Day addressing the industry labor shortage?
7:28 – What can we learn from other industries’ recruitment practices?
8:58 – How can we rebrand to make lifting more attractive?
11:39 – How does GLAD helps direct career changes to the lifting industry?
12:24 – What career opportunities exist in the lifting industry?
12:53 – What amazing project opportunities exist in the lifting industry?
14:00 – Pitching the lifting industry as a key component in supply chains
15:06 – How to focus the positive and negative impact of the lifting industry
16:02 – What is LEEA’s Think Lifting?
16:41 – How GLAD pitches the Lifting Industry as a macro industry
18:10 – How the role of AI in the lifting industry’s future can attract new talent
21:46 – Showcasing the lifting equipment industry in the Houses of Parliament
23: 12 – How can you participate in Global Lifting Awareness Day 2023?
24:23 – How can you participate in GLAD2023 on social media?
28:38 – How an apprenticeship can help your career
28:52 – How the lifting industry can appeal to the younger generation
30:55 – LEEA’s commitment to free training for military leavers globally
32:50 – How can you participate and learn more about #GLAD2023