NRMCA is committed to providing quality educational programs for the
employees of ready mixed concrete companies, contractors, and design firms.
The Educational Activities Committee is charged with general oversight of
all NRMCA educational activities. The Committee is responsible for
coordinating NRMCA educational program, developing information on available
programs offered by allied organizations, and increasing the effectiveness
of NRMCA educational activities. The committee will identify the educational
needs of ready mixed producers, contractors, and designers, review existing
programs for appropriateness, encourage other NRMCA committees to develop
needed educational programs, coordinate the scheduling of NRMCA sponsored
education programs, and market the programs to maximize participation.
For further
information about specific education programs or to volunteer to sit on the
Educational Activities Committee or one of its task groups, please contact
Eileen Dickson, NRMCA's Vice President of Education, at
edickson@nrmca.org.
EAC – Past and Present
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.
Committee Meeting Minutes(PDF format)
April 28, 2010 Committee Meeting
webinar (Go-To Meeting format)
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:
