Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
Inside Canada’s Push for Workforce Readiness
Cat® Simulators Help Meet Canada’s Demand for Operators As industries face increasing demand for skilled heavy equipment operators, Finning Canada is helping its customers integrate Cat® Simulators systems into their training programs to meet this need. The simulators replicate real-world machines with precision, allowing trainees to practice maneuvering, develop muscle
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 a reality by completing the Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program at Central Community College (CCC). Taught on the college’s Hastings Campus, the state’s only HEO
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 skills, precision and creativity. This spring, students enrolled in HEO programs competed virtually on their school or college’s Cat® Simulators Advanced Construction Excavator, Advanced Dozer
Collaborative Worksite Training for Mining Teaches Operators to Work Together
Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC, a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions, announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Collaborative Worksite Training™ for Mining package. The training package teaches learners to collaborate virtually while operating a mining truck and hydraulic mining shovel. Working as a team in a virtual
New skilled labor program at Mountainland Technical College
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson tries the Cat Simulators during a celebration event for Mountainland Technical College’s new Civil Construction program at its campus in Lehi on Monday, May 5, 2025. In Utah County and points beyond, a person doesn’t have to look far to see an abundance of construction sites.
Create a Construction Safety Plan Infographic
Heavy equipment operators and laborers put their health and lives at risk every day on the job. Companies can enhance employee safety by developing a safety program for their jobsites. Watch this video to learn the steps for creating an effective construction safety program for your site. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1082850250
Q&D Construction creates new skills academy and training center
Finding enough talented construction workers to replace an aging workforce has been an issue in Northern Nevada for more than a decade. The regional boom in industrial employment over the last 10 years has also exacerbated workforce issues in the construction industry as younger workers eschew the hardships of working
Washington County High students test heavy equipment skills
TENNILLE, Ga. (WGXA) — Washington County High School students showed off their bulldozing and excavation skills with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on Tuesday. Students enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Operation program headed to GDOT’s District Two Office in Tennille as part of their final exam. The high school’s Heavy
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 heavy equipment operator (HEO) programs competed virtually on their school/college’s Advanced Construction Excavator, Advanced Dozer or Backhoe Loader Cat Simulators systems. We are excited to
Staunton, Waynesboro High seniors participate in Workforce training
Last year, Blue Ridge Community College began offering a Summer Workforce program for Waynesboro High School graduates. For summer 2025, Staunton High School graduates have also been invited to participate in grant-funded workforce training, which could lead to employment. “It was pretty much a team effort,” said Staunton High Career Coach Brett Peters of the partnership between Staunton High, Waynesboro High and BRCC.
Simformed March/April 2025
In This Issue New Cat® Simulators VR Paving System Teaches Operators Foundational Skills McConnell Dowell Offers Heavy Equipment Safety Program to Construction Industry Featuring Cat Simulators 5 Reasons to Upskill Heavy Equipment Operators Cat® Simulators Career Pathways Video VR Paving Launch Set in a highway construction site environment, the VR-based
Gregory Poole Equipment Company brings simulation trailer to HEO class
SCC students join the Gregory Poole team in front of the cutting-edge simulation trailer. Photo provided by SCC. On Monday, March 17, students in Sampson Community College’s Heavy Equipment Operator program experienced a high-tech training opportunity as Gregory Poole Equipment Company rolled onto campus with its state-of-the-art simulator trailer. The
Cat® Simulators VR Paving System Teaches Operators Foundational Skills
Heavy equipment operators learn how to operate the Paver and Roller with VR-based training system Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulation training solutions – announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators VR Paving system. Set in a highway construction site environment, the VR-based training
Be Pro Be Proud workshop held at Gentry High School
GENTRY — High school students in Gentry visited the Be Pro Be Proud portable simulator trailer on the high school campus Friday to explore their skills and interests in various skilled-labor occupations. Using simulators, students could experience what it is like to drive a tractor-trailer rig, operate heavy construction equipment,
McConnell Dowell’s Heavy Equipment Safety Program Features Cat Simulators
Employee safety is a top priority at McConnell Dowell, a company that offers innovative solutions for complex projects across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. For over 60 years, McConnell Dowell has successfully delivered various projects including building, civil engineering, electrical work, fabrication, marine operations, mechanical services, pipelines, railways, and tunnel
Extending Tire Life
With 80 percent of all off-highway and mining truck tires failing before they wear out, it’s important for operators to know how to extend tire life and prevent premature failure. Watch this video for tips and best practices that operators should remember when operating a truck on the road, at
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