National Miners Day
Despite federal efforts to ensure safe working conditions for miners, they have one of the most difficult and dangerous jobs you can imagine. To recognize
Simformed November/December 2021
In This Issue Safety Video Series. Accident Awareness. Hoopaugh Grading Company. The Cat® Difference. Safety Minded Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Often safety comes down to
Simformotion Sponsors Team at the 2021 Memorial Golf Tournament
On a perfect, sun-filled day in Winter Springs, Fla., more than 20 golf teams hit the links at the Tuscawilla Country Club to benefit the
MHS students get to work with heavy equipment
Monroe High School held its first-ever Heavy Equipment Day for students in Career and Technical Education programs.Industry professionals brought equipment on-site, offered hands-on learning experiences and
Mining For Gold
What’s worth its weight in gold around the world? Cat® Simulators heavy equipment operator training is, when future operators learn to run machines safely and
Heavy Equipment Operator Students Train with Cat Simulators
After an accident left Jason Douglas unable to continue his career as an auto mechanic, he knew he needed to re-invent himself. At 36 years
WPCC reveals new heavy equipment simulation lab
Those interested in pursuing a career in construction or heavy machinery operation can now receive training thanks to new simulator at Western Piedmont Community College.The
Illinois Department of Corrections upends inmate work business model
As an Illinois state prison inmate, having a job when incarcerated is considered a privilege. About 1,100 men and women — out of the about 40,000 Illinois
Safe & Sound Week (August 9-15)
Safe & Sound week (Aug 9-15) is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers
From hands-on training to the workforce
The partnership between CCHS and BTI provides opportunities for students to gain real-world experience in heavy equipment operation that prepares them for life beyond high