Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
Building Job‑Ready Operators with Cat Simulators at VIU
Hands-on, immersive training that equips students with real-world skills To date, more than 3,000 students have completed Vancouver Island University’s Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program,
Simformed September/October 2025
In This Issue Vancouver Island University and Cat® Simulators: Bridging Education and Innovation 5 Reasons to Use Simulation Now Hazards and Toxic Materials on Construction
Caterpillar crowns North American champs in Global Operator Challenge
IRVING, Texas, September 29, 2025―The best machine operators across North America gathered in Clayton, NC to forge their legacy and prove their mastery of both
Leon County Library Features a Cat® Simulators Excavator Simulator
At 10:30 a.m. Friday, we’ll cut the ribbon on the renewed second floor of the Leon County Main Library — a more than yearlong renovation
The Importance of Measuring Growth
In workforce development, particularly within technical and trade-based instruction, the ability to objectively measure knowledge acquisition is essential. Growth metrics derived from comparing learner performance
Hazards and Toxic Materials on Construction Sites Infographic
Working on a construction job site can be hazardous. Construction workers are exposed to various dangers, including toxic chemicals and materials. Understanding these potential hazards
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
Simformed July/August 2025
In This Issue Simformotion’s Apprenticeship Portal: A Gateway to Skilled Careers Construction Angels Continues to Grow Across the United States How to Extend Undercarriage Life
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
Extend Undercarriage Life Infographic
The undercarriage is the most costly component of heavy equipment. Watch and share this video with your organization and operators for tips and best practices
Construction Angels Continues to Grow Across the United States
Life changed for the Richard “Bird” Gaunt family on the afternoon of June 23, 2020. Gaunt had pulled over to the shoulder of the road
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
Rappahannock Lions Club helps prepare students for trades career
Economics 101: Each time Rappahannock County High School (RCHS) senior Ryan Atkins leaves campus to work on an air-conditioning unit or heat pump, he represents
Simformed May/June 2025
In This Issue New Cat® Simulators Collaborative Worksite Training™ for Mining Package Celebrating the 2025 Cat Simulators Student Showdown Champions! Central Community College’s Heavy Equipment
Anderson County students learn using a virtual reality simulator
The Anderson County Career and Technical Center received the simulator earlier this year, and the class enrollment for next year has already filled up. Watch
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
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