Vancouver Island University: Bridging Education and Innovation
Vancouver Island University (VIU) in Nanaimo, British Columbia, continues to lead the way in trades education with its Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Certificate Program. It’s
Georgia’s HEO Pathway Program Builds a Workforce Pipeline
The Georgia Highway Contractors Association (GHCA) recently hosted its annual teacher training event for the Georgia Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Pathway Program. Held at ER
Construction Angels Continues to Grow Across the United States
https://vimeo.com/1098281894 Life changed for the Richard “Bird” Gaunt family on the afternoon of June 23, 2020. Gaunt had pulled over to the shoulder of the
Simformotion’s Apprenticeship Portal: A Gateway to Skilled Careers
As part of Simformotion’s commitment to help grow and develop a skilled heavy equipment operator (HEO) workforce, we designed the Apprenticeship Portal. The portal provides
Central Community College’s HEO Training Program Helps Dreams Come True
For the past eight years, Nebraska students who have dreamed of making a difference in their communities by operating heavy equipment have made those dreams
Celebrating the 2025 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Champions
The 2025 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown brought together students enrolled in Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) programs across North America in a competition that tested their
Congratulations to the 2025 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Champions
In January, Cat® Simulators invited students across North America to compete in the 2025 Cat Simulators Student Showdown. From March 3 to 28, students enrolled in
McConnell Dowell’s Heavy Equipment Safety Program Features Cat Simulators
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsjUj7NrnQc Employee safety is a top priority at McConnell Dowell, a company that offers innovative solutions for complex projects across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
5 Reasons to Upskill Heavy Equipment Operators
More businesses need heavy equipment operators as current operators continue to retire and new businesses are formed. Upskilling is a must to stay competitive and
TCAT Knoxville Includes HEO Apprenticeship Training
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Knoxville began offering Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training in 2022 to address the workforce needs of construction businesses and