Giving You the Opportunity to Succeed

Associated Training Services (ATS) is dedicated to helping our veterans. While other companies may make empty promises, ATS stands behind our values. Over the last 25 years, ATS has helped more than 4,000 veterans accomplish their goals. Going above and beyond just offering our veterans the best training, ATS makes sure that all veterans are provided with free housing while they undergo their training. ATS also ensures that they can provide employment assistance in all parts of the United States.

ATS has many different programs for our veterans, giving you multiple long-term career options. One example of ATS’s many great learning opportunities is a mobile crane operator certificate. In this training, you will learn how to operate a variety of mobile cranes, swing cabs, fixed cabs, and more. If you see your future career in rigging and signaling, ATS has a program for you to get certification in this position. There are also opportunities to participate in the FMCSA approved and registered program to acquire your CDL under the new ELDT guidelines.

ATS has a substantial list of programs to suit whichever direction you see your career heading, including:

• Heavy Equipment Operations
• Mobile Crane Operations
• Tower Cranes
• Articulated Boom Cranes
• Horizontal Directional Drilling
• Commercial Truck Driver (CDL)
• Rigging/Signalperson

If you’re a veteran looking for a new career or to grow in the field you are already in, then we welcome you to explore what ATS has to offer. When reviewing your options, remember to consider the continued support that ATS offers veterans; free housing, employee assistance, and the opportunity for you to pay for your education with your GI bill. With our program, you will be able to take the next steps towards your career goals with the assurance that ATS can assist you with your housing and financial needs.

If you have served our country and you are looking for a change in your career or need further education to continue moving up in your field, let ATS assist you. At ATS, we believe your service should be honored, let us make your training our priority. Now is the time to start! We have new classes starting every 3 weeks.

Visit our website to see what future opportunities ATS may hold for you, or call us directly at (800) 383-7364!

The United States has had military troops in Syria since 2014. The American-led intervention in the Civil War in Syria includes troops from the United Kingdom, Jordan, Turkey, France, Australia, Canada, and other nations. These troops joined to support the Syrian opposition to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the al-Nusra Front.

The Syrian Civil War began in 2011, and the U.S. initially supplied Free Syrian Army rebels with non-lethal aid including pickup trucks and food but started providing selected Syrian commanders with training, intelligence, and money. The Obama administration began surveillance missions in September 2014 focusing on the ISIL’s positions and the U.S. was joined by other nations in attacking ISIL forces inside Syria shortly thereafter.

Details of the U.S. Presence in Syria

In mid-January of 2018, the Trump administration announced it would maintain an open-ended military presence in Syria to help oust Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and to counterattack Iran’s influence. By December of 2018, President Trump ordered the withdrawal of about 2,500 American ground troops from Syria, with those troops ordered home to be home in 2019.

In January 2019, President Trump said America must “stop the endless wars” and has started withdrawing U.S equipment and troops from Syria. The president said the withdrawal of troops was long overdue, and despite bringing troops home, the U.S. is hitting the few remaining ISIS remaining targets.

U.S. troops have spent more than four years in Syria, but not all troops will leave the country until ISIS has been defeated and the allies are protected, according to John Bolton, the national security adviser. The United States has had seven servicemen killed while serving in Syria. There have been about 560,000 people killed in the Syrian Civil War including government forces, civilians, and rebels from 2011 to 2018, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Thanking our Military

Associated Training Services (ATS) appreciates our veterans. Offering a variety of programs, we accept military assistance. In more than half a century of the school’s history, more than 2,000 veterans have undergone training to start careers after their military service. To learn more about ATS, call today.

Associated Training Services would like to thank all military personnel and Veterans and wish you all a Happy Veterans Day.

Happy Veterans Day!

If you have served in the military, you have a GI Bill that is available to cover the cost of training at higher learning institutions that don’t offer college degrees. This allows a veteran to get trained to perform work such as truck driving, heavy equipment operator, mobile crane operator, certified as a rigger/signalperson, and horizontal directional drilling operator.

The amount of funds available depends on the specific GI bill that is being utilized and the kind of non-college-degree school or training that you are pursuing. Payments will be issued on a monthly basis after you have completed training with the monthly entitlement being based on the clock hours that you attended training for each week of the month. The Post-9/11 GI Bill pays the actual net costs of in-state tuition for non-degree granting schools or the national maximum, whichever is the least amount. There is a monthly housing allowance based on the school’s location and up to $83 is available for books and supplies monthly.

You can use your GI bill or educational benefits from your military service toward various vocational training and non-degree programs. If you need a CDL to drive a truck for a living, your VA benefits can help you cover the cost of the specialized truck driving school that you attend. You should check with the financial counselors at the school you plan to attend to learn about your benefits would come into play while you are attending a program there. That way, you can properly plan for the cost and know how much – if any – you would be responsible for.

Training for Career Opportunities

Construction workers and truck drivers are in demand. These are two growing fields in need of skilled employees. Because this is a growing field, you could benefit significantly from specialized training. You could use some VA or military benefits for training at ATS. The mission of ATS is to be an industry-leading educational institution that offers effective vocational training while maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity. ATS trains veterans to go into various positions and fields in the workforce.

Your VA or military benefits can be used to participate in any of the many programs available at ATS. Educational opportunities are available in mobile crane operation, horizontal directional drilling, rigger/signalperson certification, heavy equipment operation, or truck driving. If you would like to learn more about the educational programs available at ATS, or how you can use your GI bill toward funding your career goals by participating in ATS educational programs, call (800) 383-7364.

Veterans have protected this country, and now, along with so many others, they are part of a countrywide effort to rebuild it, providing the infrastructure that the future of America will be powered by, and we are honored to be able to play a small part in that.

As both state and federal governments are focusing on infrastructure, and the need to invest significantly into rebuilding and modernizing existing infrastructure and building the new construction that will support us into the future, a career in construction has perhaps never offered so much potential.

In fact, there is so much support for construction, it is no wonder that so many are looking to retrain to build new careers in the industry. One of the largest groups doing that is our veterans, who are taking advantage of the various programs such as the GI Bill that give them the opportunity to learn new skills and build new careers. With such demand for construction skills, it should be no surprise that veterans are frequently turning to the construction industry and the various skills training that is on offer. Transitioning from the military can be a challenge, and having a stable, reliable career can be an important part of that process, and the construction industry has a lot to offer in that regard.

Here at ATS, we are extremely proud of the fact that we have helped over 2000 veterans retrain and forge new, lucrative careers for themselves as they adapt to civilian life. Through various funding and other assistance, programs veterans have taken part in our courses that deliver classroom coaching and on-site experience, enabling them to gain the skills and confidence to build careers to be proud of. We actively promote the programs that provide the funding veterans need for those skills, and in addition, we offer qualified veterans an additional incentive, covering the cost of their accommodation during any courses they take with us, our way of saying thanks for the sacrifices they have made on our behalf.

We also think that it is fitting for veterans who have already given so much for their country, and are retraining to be part of projects that will literally rebuild it. Infrastructure projects across America are reshaping towns and cities, and they will be the platform on which the future of this country is built on. That so many veterans are involved with these projects, leaving their mark on this country in another way, is a testament to their courage and work ethic, and something they, and all of us, should be immensely proud of.

Thank you, Veterans and Military Personnel

As we move into November with Veterans Day just around the corner, here at ATS we like to take a little time out from our training focus and think about what Veterans Day means to us, and give thanks to all the brave men and women who keep us safe and represent this great nation so well.

Veterans Day is a holiday that honors those who have served in the military because those men and women do not stop being the heroes they are once they leave the forces, they remain our heroes for life. At Associated Training Services, we are extremely proud of every person that serves in the military, and our respect for them is unending.

That is why we are extremely honored to be able to say that as an organization, we have trained over 2000 veterans throughout our existence, and actively promote several programs that support veterans in retraining, including the GI Bill ® among others. We believe this kind of help is invaluable to ensuring our veterans have the best chance at adapting to civilian life possible. That is why we offer qualified veterans a program to cover the cost of their accommodation during any courses they take with us, as a way of saying thanks for their sacrifices on our behalf.

ATS is very proud of our connection to the military, not just with veterans, but we have also been privileged to assist the US Army and the Engineering Corps in training as well. For us, Veterans Day is an important holiday that reminds us of the people who put everything on the line to keep us all safe, a day where the nation shows its respect and gratitude to our heroes. It is important to remember though, they are veterans 365 days a year, not just this day, and they deserve our respect and gratitude all year round.

Next Wednesday is Veterans Day. On behalf of Associated Training Services, we’d like to wish all veterans a Happy Veterans Day. And just for serving our country, we want to make you an offer that will benefit you for the rest of your life. Feel free to take advantage of either of our two specials for veterans from now until the end of the year.

1. Free Housing – Yes, until December 31, 2015, all veterans can get double room housing when they enroll and attend one of our heavy equipment training classes in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
2. Travel Allowance – We realize that you might have to travel a good distance to join our classes. That’s why we’ve decided to offer all U.S. vets a $500 travel allowance. No matter where you are coming from, you can get your travel paid for in full or in part. That $500 should cover most of your travel expenses to get to our Sun Prairie, Wisconsin training center.

We’re a company that likes to honor veterans. We appreciate the sacrifice you’ve made for our country and want to give you something back to appreciate that sacrifice. Veterans are valuable members of the workforce and deserve all the support they can to enter the workforce, stay employed, and benefit from the efforts that made their sacrifices worthy in the first place.

So, on behalf of truck drivers and their employers, and we and our trainers, Happy Veterans Day!

If you are a veteran of any US military service, we want to say “thank you” for the sacrifices you have made. Well over two thousand military veterans have gone through our training programs and we are impressed with you all. Here are ways Veterans benefit.

Standard Military Benefits

ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Training School is qualified to provide training under a number of federal and state programs, so make sure you ask about the Military and Veterans Benefits available to you. Our financial assistance department is experienced in all the paperwork that is involved and can help you figure out how to pay for your training here.

No matter which branch you served with if you are active or a veteran, there may be a benefits program available to you. It’s a good reason to explore your options!

A Military Benefit You Only Will Find Here

Another benefit available to some veterans is exclusive to ATS. Since the middle of September 2014, Associated Training Services has added a housing voucher to cover the full cost of a double room at the ATS dormitory. This is our housing facility and it is a great place to stay during your training.

To qualify, you’ll need to be honorably discharged and submit your Form DD214 to the School Registrar. It’s one more way we can thank those who serve, and the voucher is good for the entire time of your training. That means it has a value between $360 and $2,040, or $120 per week. It’s not good for cash or at any other facility but it’s all you will need for housing while you train for your civilian career in heavy equipment.

Vets, Did you know that Associated Training Services has been in operation for over fifty years? We have had time to learn how to do things right, and to adapt to the new stuff coming into the industry. In the Training School sense, we are veterans because of those years of experience. We’ve invested the time and the effort to do our job well, and it shows.

But there’s another kind of veteran that we have a profound respect for and will always honor: the military veteran. 

Over the last fifty years, our organization has trained over 2,000 military veterans. We’ve helped them figure out the benefits they qualify for and ATS is approved as a career training course for many of those educational benefits. There are some programs for active duty members, National Guard, Reserve, and military spouses, too.

We appreciate the time and effort you have put into service to our country, and over the years we have seen that military veterans come into their training with a competent attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to accomplish their goals. This probably has a great deal to do with the fact that you’ve been in one of the branches of the Armed Forces and learned a lot there.

If you are interested in exploring the military benefits available to you with our financial aid office, we’ll be glad to help you do that. There’s even a scholarship for all honorably discharged veterans of military service, a scholarship ranging from $500 up to $1,500 depending on the program you enter. You’ll need to submit your DD214 to the school registrar to qualify for this particular scholarship since it is from ATS in recognition of your service.

And in case you don’t hear it from anyone else, Thanks.

Associated Training Services is a recognized training provider, approved for veterans and military educational assistance. There are many types of benefit packages, so it’s a good idea to contact our financial services department and ask if there’s something that fits your circumstance. Here’s a quick list of possibilities if you qualify:

• the GI Bill could provide monthly subsistence payments while you are in training
• the Montgomery GI Bill for pre-911 service members could help support your family
• the Post-911 GI Bill allows up to $17,500 for tuition assistance
• the Armed Forces Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is for active duty members of the military and could give up to $4,500
• National Guard and Reserve members might qualify for these or a state military benefits program
• injured service members or their descendants may qualify for Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation benefits

Military benefits are provided by state and federal government programs because as a member of the military you have earned them. As Memorial Day gets closer, there will be more folks saying “thank You for your service,” and we say that too. Thank you for the ways you have sacrificed to serve. We appreciate it.

Getting certified training as a heavy equipment operator, crane operator, CDL driver, or rigger/signalperson doesn’t just give you a piece of paper. ATS is committed to helping you get a job once you become a graduate, as long as it takes. From the time you send in your online application, we will help you figure out which benefits you qualify for and provide career counseling if you need it so that your career is on track.

Many skills that are learned in the military are the same skills that are needed in many non-military industries. This is especially true when it comes to the world of construction, engineering and heavy equipment. The discipline and drive instilled in veterans are needed in this industry now more than ever, and with just a few weeks of training, veterans can go from the battle field to the construction site earning great wages in this pride-filled industry.

This industry, much like the military, is a results driven industry that will be a great fit for veterans of multiple military disciplines. There are many jobs in the military that lead directly to jobs in the heavy equipment and construction related fields, so the veteran can easily transfer this knowledge to become certified in multiple disciplines. Many choose to start with heavy equipment operator training and then move on to crane training or even rigger and signal person training. All of these classes are short and can get the veteran out on the work site quickly earning an excellent income.

There are also many other military professions that, although not directly related to construction, can make a smooth transition into this industry. After all, tank drivers can easily transfer their skills into driving a bulldozer. Many other drivers and operators of military vehicles and machinery can find rewarding careers in the heavy equipment fields, an easy transition.

The life of a soldier is one of constant training, which makes a veteran a great fit in the construction industry. This is an industry where a great deal of importance is put on training, mainly for safety, but also to ensure the job is done correctly the first time. Heavy equipment training truly is a great fit for veterans of any discipline.