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Online Heavy Equipment Classes Open for Enrollment for all MN High School Students Until August 30

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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Enrollment is currently open until August 30 for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49 high school pathway program.

Key Points: 
  • Enrollment is currently open until August 30 for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49 high school pathway program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005668/en/
    This program is in partnership with Minnesota Virtual Academy ( MNVA ) and offers high school students the ability to complete online courses that expose them to career opportunities in the heavy equipment industry.
  • These courses include construction exploration, basic grade and construction math, construction equipment fundamentals, and basic maintenance of mobile equipment.
  • High school students can enroll in these online courses from any school district in the state of Minnesota.

Local 49 Hosts Hands-On Heavy Equipment Training Event for High School Students Across the State

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Fall enrollment is now open for the Operating Engineers Career Pathway program, managed by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49, who recently hosted high school students from across the state for a hands-on heavy equipment training opportunity at the Local 49 Training & Apprenticeship Center in Hinckley, MN.

Key Points: 
  • Fall enrollment is now open for the Operating Engineers Career Pathway program, managed by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49, who recently hosted high school students from across the state for a hands-on heavy equipment training opportunity at the Local 49 Training & Apprenticeship Center in Hinckley, MN.
  • The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 and Minnesota Virtual Academy ( MNVA ) have partnered with school districts across the state to offer the Operating Engineers Career Pathway Program to high school students.
  • This program gives students the opportunity to enroll in online elective courses that are designed to introduce them to the heavy equipment industry.
  • Students also have the opportunity to receive hands-on experience operating equipment at the Local 49 Training Center.