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Master Essential Skills in Just 3 Weeks and Get Certified!

Introduction to Heavy Equipment

This 3-week course offers hands-on training and expert instruction to equip you with the essential skills for a successful career in heavy equipment operation.

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Introduction

Embark on a fast track to a rewarding career in construction and heavy equipment industries with our 3-week intensive training program. Gain essential hands-on skills and knowledge to operate heavy machinery like excavators and skid steers confidently.

Whether you’re looking to enter the field for the first time or expand your current skill set, this course offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gain industry-recognized certification, and receive a $500/week stipend while training. 

What You'll Learn

  • Hands-on machine operation – Master excavators, skid steers, and more.
  • All-terrain forklift certification – Stand out with an industry-recognized qualification.
  • Worksite safety – Learn best practices to keep you and your crew safe.
  • Basic maintenance – Understand how to care for and maintain your equipment.

Location & Dates:

Location: VYCC, 1949 E Main St, Richmond, VT
Dates: Nov. 18 – Dec. 8 (Off Nov. 23-25 for Thanksgiving)

Testimonials

Hear from our trainees to see how our programs have made a real impact on their careers and lives.

I had a great experience with the course. It was a small group, which was nice because we were really able to focus on the things that people wanted to be learning.

-Maria, Construction 101 (2018)

About ReSOURCE

ReSOURCE Training programs offer an opportunity for adults and youth who have barriers to employment to hone job skills and prepare for a successful work life as productive members of their communities

Sessions and Dates:

November 18th, 2024​

Location

VYCC, 1949 E Main St, Richmond, VT

Registration & Fees

Tuition is FREE for qualifying Vermonters.

Stipends

Weekly training stipend provided to all active participants

Questions?

Contact our coordinators for more details and get all your questions answered.

Andrew Jope

Training Director
[email protected]
802-343-3450

Schedule a Donation Pick-up

Thank you for thinking of ReSOURCE for donations of your furniture and large appliances! We are proud to offer pick-up services in Chittenden County and Central Vermont. 

802.857.4345

802.477.7800

802.851.8333 ext 13

FAQs

What is Career Start?

Career Start is a program designed for high school students to gain hands-on experience and technical skills in various departments at ReSOURCE’s Burlington or Barre locations.

High school students enrolled in school are eligible to participate in the Career Start program.

The program provides hands-on experience in ReSOURCE departments, technical skills training, and monthly personal and professional development classes.

There is a fee of $1500, but tuition is waived for qualifying Vermonters.

Departments include Customer Service & Retail, Office Administration, Computers and Electronics, Overlook Cafe, and Large Appliances, among others.

Yes, students earn a monthly stipend

Training covers Health and Wellness, Goal Setting and Achievement, Leadership Development, Career Planning, and Financial Literacy.

Interested individuals should contact ReSOURCE’s Training and Development Manager, Susan Uthmann, for enrollment details.

Interested?

Please contact:

Susan Uthmann
Training and Development Manager
[email protected]
802.857.4340

Partner Agency List

Our partners help us to provide $125,000 worth of goods to over 2,000 individuals/families in Chittenden, Lamoille, and Washington Counties, and the greater Vermont area.

  • Addison Community Action/CVOEO
  • Age Well
  • Agency of Human Services- Field Services Burlington District
  • Burlington Community Justice Center
  • Burlington Housing Authority
  • Chittendent Community Action/CVOEO
  • Clarina Howard Nichols Center
  • Committee On Temporary Shelter
  • Essex Community Justice Center
  • Howard Center Community Support Program
  • Howard Center Developmental Services
  • Howard Center School Service Program
  • Lamoille Family Center
  • Milton Family Community Center
  • Pathways Vermont- Housing First Program
  • Pathways Vermont -services for veterans and families rapid rehousing program
  • ReSOURCE
  • Safe Harbor Clinic
  • Spectrum Youth and Family Services
  • Steps to End Domestic Violence
  • The Janet S. Munt Family Room
  • U.S. Committee for refugees and Immigrants
  • U.S. Committee for refugees and Immigrants
  • Vermont Cares
  • Vermont Catholic Charities
  • Vermont Foundation of Recovery

 

Become a Partner Agency

For interest in joining our program please email [email protected] to learn more about the next application cycle or any availability in become a new partner agency.

We make award decisions each December for the next calendar year and notify partners so our clients can request vouchers.

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