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The Future of Apprenticeships in North America

May 13, 2026

How simulation-based training develops skills and prepares job-ready operators Apprenticeships are resurging across North America as industries search for sustainable ways to build skilled talent. The construction industry alone needs more than 500,000 skilled workers every year, and heavy equipment operators remain among the highest-demand roles. As employers face rising workforce shortages, apprenticeships offer a proven pathway to develop job-ready talent. A major shift is underway toward competency-based education, where apprentices advance by demonstrating competence rather than by meeting a set number of hours. Individuals now pursue apprenticeships not only to enter the field but also to reskill and upgrade their

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Simformed May/June 2024

In This Issue New and Improved SimScholars™ Curriculum Launched! Lowell Correctional Institution Women’s Heavy Equipment Operator Program Compact Track Loader Safety Tips Infographic Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Compact

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May 30, 2024
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Simformed March/April 2024

In This Issue SimScholars™ Curriculum Learning Management System Large Wheel Loader Walkaround Infographic Collins Career Technical Center’s Growing Training Program Collaborative Worksite Training™ Package SimScholars™ Curriculum Moving to a Learning

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April 1, 2024
Fatigue in the Workplace Infographic
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Fatigue in the Workplace

Fatigue affects workers in every industry, reducing their ability to think, make informed decisions, work safely and be productive. Download this free infographic to learn more about the causes and

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March 14, 2024
Student Showdown winners 2023
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Simformed January/February 2024

In This Issue 2023 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Champions. McConnell Dowell Employees Experience New Safety Program. New SimU Campus™ Contains More Features & Benefits! Coming Soon – SimScholars™ Curriculum Updates.

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February 1, 2024
The Spotlight Issue 2 Simformotion Cat Simulators
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The Spotlight: Issue 2

Welcome to the second issue of The Spotlight! This edition features two highly successful yet entirely different heavy equipment training programs that utilize Cat® Simulators systems. The issue also includes

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December 14, 2023

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