Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
Simformed July/August 2026
In This Issue Developing Safer Operators Begins with Cat® Simulators Systems Empower College & Career Center Builds Georgia’s Heavy Equipment Operator Pathway Program Using Cat®
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
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
Collaborative Worksite Training for Mining Teaches Teamwork
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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