Whether you are a heavy equipment novice or an experienced operator looking to advance your career, completing a heavy equipment training program offers a number of important professional benefits. Here’s a look at five of the biggest: Professional Certification: Most heavy equipment operator schools offer education and training programs…
Are you looking to build your skills and join a booming industry? Whether you are a novice or an experienced regular in this industry, obtaining Heavy Equipment Training can provide you with outstanding benefits. These programs are the pathway to enhance your confidence, employability, mobility opportunities, and even your wages…
Watch this short clip, where 2017 graduate, Terrance Hamilton, discusses why he loves the program he selected here at HEC! With a variety of programs to choose from, students have endless possibilities that lead into several career outlooks including equipment operation, site management and preparation, and road construction! If you…
Let’s face it. Life used to be simpler. You went to high school and got your diploma, then entered the real world and got a real job. Or maybe you continued on with your education, earned a college degree, and then headed out to start your career. You may…
Heavy equipment courses, like those offered on the seven campuses of the Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC), prepare graduates to enter as operators running a number of types of heavy equipment in a wide range of work environments. Here’s a look at some of the common things you…
Whether you are a heavy equipment novice or an experienced operator looking to advance your career, completing a heavy equipment training program offers a number of important professional benefits. Here’s a look at five of the biggest: Professional Certification: Most heavy equipment operator schools offer education and training programs…
According to a recent survey conducted by NCCER, skilled craft professionals continue to earn top dollar, with notably high salaries in the construction industry. Heavy equipment operators are among some of the professions that earn more than $60,000 annually. Since many in this profession receive overtime, per diem, project…
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