Why did you choose to work at Simformotion? I was attracted to the Peoria area initially. So, I started looking for positions and found Simformotion and this position. I’m a huge geek, love technology and enjoy teaching others so this role is a perfect fit! I’m excited that I’ll be
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville’s (TCAT) Special Industry Instructor Jose Miranda credits his background in mechanics along with his previous role as an automotive instructor for giving him insight
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates 20,000 physician-diagnosed pesticide poisonings occur each year among the approximately 2 million U.S. agricultural workers. Knowing how to handle, when to apply and how
Why did you choose to work at Simformotion? How long have you worked here?Simformotion is a woman and family-owned company. I value both so it made it an easy decision
In This Issue Georgia’s New High School Heavy Equipment Operator Construction Pathway. Best Cat Simulators UX Experience Infographic. Western Piedmont Community College Heavy Equipment Operator Program Continues to Grow and
The new Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Simulator Training Program has created a brand-new construction pathway for Georgia high schools. Each Career Technical & Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathway consists of the
Since 2015, more than 240 farm equipment and motor vehicle crashes have resulted in the deaths of farmers and farm workers. Knowing how to drive ag equipment safely on the
Why did you choose to work at Simformotion? I joined the Simformotion team in June as the Warehouse Manager. Simformotion’s values really attracted me to the position as well as
ALTHA, Fla. (WMBB) — High schools across America have been offering driver’s ed for decades, but very few have heavy equipment operation as a class. Calhoun County high schoolers can
Sitting amongst green, lush trees on 300 acres of rolling hills, Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) in Morganton, North Carolina, offers more than 36 associate science degrees in healthcare, business,
In This Issue NEW! Cat® Simulators Backhoe Loader Training System, Wheel Loader Machine Safety Infographic, Making a Difference in Incarcerated Prisoners’ Lives One Training Program at a Time, In-Person Training
Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions – announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Backhoe Loader System. Set in a construction environment,
Why did you choose to work at Simformotion? I’ve always been mechanically inclined and knew that I wanted to use my mechanical abilities and skills in some compacity. When the
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While driving to work in 2019, Henry Sanders, former Career and Technical Educational Coordinator for the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, noticed construction work happening in the area.
Work-related injuries happen every day and result in lost wages, days of work, or worse, death. The cost to employers can include loss of productivity, medical expenses, workers’ compensation insurance
In addition to being National Safety Month, June is also Trench Safety Month. Throughout the month, the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) educates the public and non-NUCA industry companies about
June is National Safety Month—the National Safety Council’s (NSC) annual observance to help keep everyone safe. In 2020, preventable workplace deaths totaled 4,113 according to Injury Facts®. As America’s leading
In This Issue Virtual Group Excavator Training, Construction Safety Program Infographic, In-Person Training, Reduce Employee Turnover, VR Headset Reset Steps. Free Online Training Join us for a free 1-hour livestream
The first time Simformotion Trainer, Tyler Kuehn, sat in the seat of a backhoe and started it up, he was hooked. Even at 16 years old, he knew operating heavy
Everyone learns differently– from listening to an instructor or a podcast to looking at charts, graphs and diagrams to reading textbooks, manuals and reports to hands-on training. Operators who learn
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Since 2016, the incarcerated population has decreased because of programs training people for jobs when they get out of prison. It may look like normal
How many years have you been in education? I’ve been in education for 22 years in some capacity including teaching K-12 at private schools and public schools, teaching singing and
The great resignation or the great reshuffling, either way, means you have probably experienced some employee turnover in the last two years. If your organization offers attractive salaries and benefits
Heavy equipment operators inside a cab often have restricted visibility or blind spots. A blind spot means the operator cannot see by direct line of site or by using mirrors.
In This Issue Get Free Publicity. Expanding with Reseller Partnerships. Dozer Operation Safety Tips. Carmeuse Busts Long-standing Production and Safety Myth. Free Publicity We love seeing our clients in the
For more than 160 years, Carmeuse, a family-owned materials and services company, has provided solutions in mining operations, equipment, material processing and engineering around the globe. The Belgium-based company employs
March 24, 2022 We are deeply saddened by the tragic events continuing to occur in Ukraine. Our hearts are with the people who are enduring unconscionable effects from these tragic
Simulators aren’t new to the training world. The first time I had a crack at one was 20 years ago at a mine site in the Hunter Valley, it was
This week is national Women in Construction Week (WIC Week™) which celebrates, educates and promotes women in the construction industry. This year’s theme, “Envision Equity,” seeks to raise awareness of
Training with VR can help employees and students better understand techniques and applications to learn skills and create greater engagement. Download our free infographic to learn all of the benefits
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