Paul D. Camp Prepares the Region’s Next Heavy Equipment Operators
June 25, 2026
Cat Simulators help Paul D. Camp deliver consistent, high quality operator training at scale At Paul D. Camp Community College in Franklin, Va., students in the Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program receive hands-on training, an industry-aligned curriculum, and a learning environment that prepares them for heavy equipment operation. The program serves a wide range of learners, from recent high school graduates to adults seeking new skills, pursuing a career change, or gaining the confidence to operate equipment safely on their own property. Skilled Trades Coordinator and Trades Building Manager, Darren Mitchell, has played a key role in developing the program at
