Faculty Spotlight: Mark Saggus
Mark Saggus, a Mobile Crane Instructor at HEC, knows the value of education as a means to better yourself. Whether you’re searching for your calling or want to switch paths,…
Biden-Harris Infrastructure Program Would Create or Save 15 Million Jobs Over 10 Years
On March 30th, 2021, President Biden announced and outlined his 2 trillion dollar plan to revive the economy. According to Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), the…
Why Choose a Career in Heavy Equipment?
If you are looking for an exciting, hands-on career with options, growth, and good pay, then the heavy equipment industry could be for you. Read on to find out why…
True Cost of a “Free” Apprenticeship – By David Steenstra, Ph.D.
As a professor and former Dean of Business at Ferris State University, I’m often questioned about the cost of a post-secondary education and how that compares with the earn-as-you-learn union…
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Interview Tips for Heavy Equipment Operators
You have the heavy equipment operation skills and knowledge down. You know all the safety procedures and what you’re doing in the cab, and you’re ready to get to work. …
History of Heavy Equipment
Heavy equipment has a rich history that dates back to the late 1800's and the days of Benjamin Holt. Learn more about heavy equipment and what the future of the…
Why Mobile Crane Operator Training Is Worth It
Mobile crane operator training program is worth the time and effort to jump-start a career in the heavy equipment construction industry.
4 Things You Didn’t Know About Landfills and Heavy Equipment Operators
Have you ever thought about where your trash goes after you toss it in the dumpster or roll your cans down to the curb? Out of sight, out of mind,…
HEC Alumni Spotlight: Willie Fisher
HEC 2017 Graduate, Willie Fisher, A Heavy Equipment Alumni, chose Heavy Equipment Colleges of America because he is passionate about construction and wanted to get certified! At HEC, we have…
The History of Heavy Equipment: A Timeline of the Industry
The History of Heavy Equipment: A Timeline
The next time you drive through the city or town in which you reside, take a minute to look at the buildings and roads around you. Did you ever stop…
