Training Operators to Meet a State-Wide Need
Nebraska’s Construction employment is predicted to continue growing over the next couple of years, according to the latest long-term economic forecast from the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Construction is expected to be the fastest-growing sector of the state's economy through 2018. Central Community College
Simformed-Sept/Oct 2017
In this Issue Meet our scholarship winner. New convertible and mobile simulators. Beat the skilled labor gap. Build a simulator trailer. Pick Construction Dozer applications. From the Editor Each year we give a scholarship award to a student enrolled in a heavy equipment program that utilizes Cat® Simulators
Simformotion™ LLC Announces Cat® Simulators 2017-2018 Scholarship Winner
Peoria, IL, August 2017—Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulator development – is pleased to announce that Jacob Nohai, New York, has been awarded the 2017-2018 Cat® Simulators Scholarship. He will receive $2,000 to support his pursuit of a heavy equipment-related career. Applications were accepted from students enrolled
Simformed-July/Aug 2017
In this Issue Convertible simulator hardware on one base unit. Train with an expert operator to increase production and improve safety. Demo the new Advanced Construction Excavator. Visit Cat Simulators headquarters and showroom. From the Editor It’s time for a big change! Cat® Simulators is pleased to announce
New Cat® Advanced Construction Excavator Simulator System Teaches Operator Skills
Peoria, Ill.— With a combination of training and technology from Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions – the new Cat® Advanced Construction Excavator Simulator System creates a realistic training experience for operators. Set in the confines of a city building environment, the Advanced Construction Excavator
Keyano College Trains Operators One Mile at a Time
The heavy equipment program at Keyano College is gaining traction around the region. At one time Keyano College, located in Alberta, Canada, had a busy heavy equipment program. The program was discontinued when the fuel and maintenance costs ran too high for the school’s budget. Administrators at the college remembered
Simformed-May/June 2017
In this Issue Workforce Development Report; Optimize Simulator Training and get better results; Cat® Simulators follow the Oregon Trail; Offer Finance Options; and Advanced Hydraulic Excavator. From the Editor There are a lot of headlines about the lack of skilled trades, including heavy equipment operators. Has your organization
Simformotion™ LLC Announces 2017-2018 Scholarship Opportunity
Peoria, Ill.—In support of careers in heavy equipment operation, construction management, mining engineering, forestry and other heavy equipment industries, Simformotion™ LLC announces an academic collegiate scholarship opportunity for the 2017-2018 school year. The $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in an accredited heavy-equipment-related program at an institution
SIMFORMED – January/February 2017
In this Issue Reap the benefits of simulator training. Fuel use avoidance equates to significant savings. Simulators offer a portable training option and Cat® Simulators visit the Mardi Gras State. From the Editor Happy New Year and welcome to the first issue of Simformed for 2017! Every other
SIMFORMED – November/December 2016
In this Issue Seat belt use can save lives. Cat® Simulators train now and for the future. Motion creates a realistic training experience and Cat Simulators bring solutions to forestry. From the Editor Growth and attrition. Together, these factors create a compelling need to invest in the development