One of the things that makes this country great is that it has always been a land of opportunity, and while the economics of the world change and affect us, those opportunities still remain. That is why we have such amazing provisions as the Universal Displaced Worker Program to help people recover from such issues.

It is sad, but true, that some industries have been slowly dying in the U.S., and when plants close, or jobs simply disappear due to lack of demand, it leaves those workers in a difficult situation. Many have specific skills that are no longer needed, and this can lead to them taking lower-paid, unskilled jobs, a spiral that reduces their income but also affects communities, with lower taxes paid overall and less money available to spend in local businesses. When a major employer falls in this way, the long-term effect can destroy whole communities, but it doesn’t have to be that way. That is why it is so important for the government to deliver programs to help in these cases, it is not just individuals affected, it can be the end of entire regions.

Getting people into well-paid jobs and starting new careers is key, and retraining is an essential part of that process for them to get back on their feet again. That is where the government program comes in, providing state funding for those displaced workers looking to retrain for a new career. State grants for training are available through the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor, and they are designed to help displaced workers fund training that provides valuable new in-demand skills for a new career.

At ATS we are proud to be part of that, and it can help you sort through your funding options and the assistance that the displaced worker programs can offer. State funding is available for qualifying displaced workers across our range of courses, which provide the skills you need to build a successful career as a heavy machinery operator, crane operator, or other construction opportunities.

Our courses offer a fast, effective route into that new career, with in-demand skills that provide well-paid, stable, and reliable career paths for our students. Featuring both on-site and in-classroom learning, we prepare our students with the skills they need, but also the real-world experience that prepares them for the job. We can help you ensure your displaced worker funding sets you on the right path for a rewarding, successful new career in a vibrant, growing industry with a real future.

You have seen the incredible opportunity the industry represents and know that is the career you want. You see the stability and earning power of such jobs, so it makes sense, but the problem is that adequate training is essential. While we at ATS do everything in our power to keep the costs as low as possible and offer financial assistance, we know that for some it remains a little out of reach. We believe that this is an opportunity for everyone though, it is a viable career that can lift you out of bad situations, which is why we go out of our way to make it as accessible as possible.

Depending on your financial situation we have a range of assistance options that can help you get the training you need to give you the career you deserve. Whatever your status we encourage you to look over the options available here, you will be surprised at what is available to help you get on your way to that career you want.

Firstly, many of our students are eligible for various state and federal grants for industry training. Schemes from both state and federal governments exist to encourage new workers in vital industries, and also to help workers transition from one industry to another, there are special schemes for Veterans at a federal level that can help tremendously, and finding out what options are available to you really should be the start of the process.

For all Veterans who attend our courses, we offer a housing voucher that covers the cost of accommodation during the course at the school’s housing facility. We do this in recognition of the service you have given us all.

For those who still have a shortfall in funding, we offer a career loan option, that can provide the solution, and with our graduates in demand within the industry, it is a sound investment.  In addition to career loans, we are also proud to be connected to the National Farmworkers Jobs Program, for those farmworkers looking to change the industry. If you qualify for this, we can help you with that program and any questions you may have.

Whatever your situation, we want you to have access to our training, because we know that once graduated, you will have a career that could, and often does, transform your life. We are proud of that and wish to ensure as many people as possible can truly benefit in the same way. If you want that new career, don’t be put off, there are ways to make it possible for you, through a range of government initiatives and our own financing options, you can make a start on that new career and succeed.

If you search the latest job listings at Associated Training Services’ online job board, you’ll notice that you can find jobs in almost any community across the country. Just enter your zip code, state, and the type of job you’re looking for and see what pops up. Of course, you have to sign up for the job board. Graduated students of ATS’s training classes can join for free.

It doesn’t matter what type of heavy equipment job you are looking for, they’re all over the place. The job board will help you find jobs in all the following classifications:

• Class-A CDL truck driver
• Mobile crane operator
• Forklift operator
• Dump truck driver
• Road Grader
• Backhoe operator
• Rigger/signalperson
• Front-end loader operator

And much more. If the job exists in the heavy equipment or heavy construction sector, then you can find it here. But you’ll need to be trained on the equipment that you want to operate, and that requires enrolling in a heavy equipment operator class that will teach you all the basic skills for operating the equipment and qualify you and certify you for the job.

You are just one leg away from getting your next heavy equipment job–or your first one if you are just starting your career. Why not enroll in a class right now and get your career started?

Don’t let finances get in the way either. If you need financial assistance, we have financial assistance specialists who can help you get the money you need for training. We also offer housing assistance and job search assistance once you graduate. Your success is our success.

It is definitely overwhelming to look at all the financial aid stuff, right? There are a lot of long forms to fill out, and the nagging suspicion you might miss some very important thing. There’s also the fear that potential financial aid is going to be overlooked, and it’s a real possibility if you do your financial aid applications by yourself.

The reason why ATS has a Financial Assistance department is that the people who need financial help the most are those who are least likely to know how to find their way to the best financial aid for their circumstance. But the people who work in  ATS Financial Assistance do this all the time and know what to do.

We Know Where The Money Is

There are many ways to get money for school and lots of different programs that can help pay for tuition and housing if the school is eligible. Because ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Training School is an eligible training provider in 22 states and we have relationships with hundreds of government funding agencies all over the country, we know how to find the financial assistance you qualify for and how to apply for those programs.

Working with thousands of students to do the paperwork for grants and loans develops an understanding of how the process works. Getting experience by problem-solving when snags occur works out for the good when the next student hits the same snag. Our financial assistance department works with you to get through the process of applying for help and stays with you to get started on your future career as a professional heavy equipment operator.

Sometimes, the statement that “financing is available” is part of a used car salesman’s spiel, and that financing ends up being kind of like the bait on a hook to reel you in and saddle you with a clunker that doesn’t last as long as the payment schedule.

This is NOT what happens at ATS.

Financing really is available, and there are many types of financing for different types of students. There are private student loans to be used for tuition and housing expenses, many kinds of state and federal grants, and educational scholarships. There’s military funding for vets and active duty members of the military as well as their families.

Since ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Training School is a qualified institution with all the right credentials and affiliations, we can utilize the funding you are eligible for. Since we work with so many types of financial assistance, we can help you figure it all out.

Unlike the used car that had “financing available” and died before the last payment, your education and training continue to be valuable long after any loans are paid off. There’s lifetime career assistance to keep you employed, too. It really is a good deal, and there are no hidden hooks.

For an idea of what financial assistance you could be eligible for, simply fill out an online application and start the process. It’s free, and you will need to answer some questions designed to evaluate your suitability for our program. These are required, and the reasoning is covered in the introductory paragraphs of the application. It keeps you from wasting your time if an issue will prevent your employability.

So that’s it — no hooks, no bait. Just real financial assistance for those who qualify, and we help you get it.

Most of us ask ourselves the same questions when we start looking at the details of attending school: “How am I going to pay for this?” It’s a legitimate question, because you really don’t want to be in debt for years after you graduate. So how does the money end work? How do you figure out how you are going to pay for ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Training School?

You Don’t Have To Figure Out Financing By Yourself

ATS has an excellent Financial Assistance department that knows exactly how to figure out your financing. There are a lot of variables and possible sources of both loans and grants depending on your circumstances, and the first step is filling out an application. Within 48 hours, they’ll get back to you and the process of figuring out your financing will happen with expert help.

Because the folks in Financial Assistance work with this stuff all the time, they know the right questions to ask and where to find money for school. They can help you figure out the whole thing; tuition, housing, etc. and give you a solid idea of what you will be in for. There’s no way you can know all the possible sources of financial aid, but they do.

Don’t let the fear of financing keep you from getting your training at ATS. We can help you find the money, get the skills and the certifications, and provide the career help to get you in the driver’s seat as a heavy equipment operator who can pay the bills with a good job.

When you are looking at your options for career training, financial aid is a big part of it. Once you get all your information (including your driver’s license) into the financial aid office at Associated Training Services, it can be processed in about two days — that’s not too long for such a big result. You can use fax, regular mail, or submit your application process online.

Because ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Training School is accredited, many types of state and federal government programs recognize us as a legitimate recipient of educational grants and loans. Here are a few of the possible routes to help finance your training:

• veterans can use military benefits
• tribal education grants
• displaced workers and farmers
• various workforce development programs

ATS can even help high school students train for careers through high school achievement scholarships! And, did you know that a career loan can be used for housing and related expenses? As long as the money is used on living expenses incurred while training, it’s part of your career costs. The entire financial aid process is pretty confusing, and there are a lot of possible routes you can take to paying for the training you need to get started in your career as a heavy equipment operator.

Fortunately, our Financial Assistance department is staffed by experienced people who work with this stuff all the time, and know how to navigate the confusing possibilities correctly. We can help you through the application process and get you started with an understanding of what your costs will be and what financial assistance you can qualify for, and it can happen in just a few days.

Housing is part of the deal when you come to ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Training School. Here’s why:

1. We have found that giving our students a safe, comfortable place to stay helps them do better in the program.
2. Housing is available for all students.
3. It frees your mind to focus on learning the information and skills you are paying for.

Once you enroll in your studies, we reserve a room at the school’s dormitory for the full length of your training. Your room is equipped with cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerators, and access to laundry facilities. It’s an easy walk to restaurants and grocery stores, and it’s about four miles from Associated Training Services (ATS). There are 62 rooms at the Inn and you will meet other ATS students there, at different points in their training since our classes start every three weeks.

We have found that this solution to the problem of housing has been part of what our graduates appreciated during their stay. Friendships were formed when groups went out to eat together after class, and studies were enhanced by not worrying about extra hotel bills and a place in the room to read, and it will be that way for you too. It’s nice to be able to kick back and relax instead of driving back and forth from a distant hotel you found on the internet and regret.

The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) was designed to get Americans trained and on the job. It’s one of many legislative efforts to give practical help to specific types of workers. ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Training School has gone through the process to be considered a WIA Eligible Training Provider (twenty-two states recognize us) and we work with a number of agencies who provide help to job seekers.

Agencies ATS has worked with and will continue to work with include:

• Government employment offices
• Departments of workforce development
• Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
• Dislocated worker retraining programs
• Trade Readjustment Act (TAA)
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
• State Departments of Veterans Affairs
• Federal Veterans Administration
• Other agencies that help people find employment

We are licensed in seven states as a private vocational school and are an approved training program for veterans, too. If you are working with an agency to get a new start in a career, or seeking a training program for a client, Associated Training Services is a good place to start. We have built up our solid reputation as a training school for professionals over decades of service.

Labor market information can be given to agency counselors: employment outlooks for specific industries, wages and earning potential, job descriptions, working conditions, and whatever else may be needed for you to be able to get the funding you need for the training that will put you in the driver’s seat of a career as a heavy equipment operator.

If you are not sure which programs you qualify for, our Financial Assistance department can help you figure out the possibilities. We have the experience to guide you through the paperwork and on the way to a job.

A lot of our students come through the program with help from one of the many sources of financial aid. Since Associated Training Services (ATS) is accredited, our heavy equipment operator training is eligible for a number of programs, but you won’t know what will work for you until you contact our Financial Assistance service and talk to us.

Career Loans can be applied to training school tuition, rent, and other living expenses. Military benefits programs recognize ATS so you can use any of the GI Bills, TAP, or state military programs to get trained and start a new career. Vets get hiring preference, so a trained vet has the best chance out there to land a job.

If you are on unemployment, you could qualify for a state or federal grant. In fact, there’s a lot of state and federal programs that we work with: Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Department of Workforce Development, Trade Adjustment Act (TAA), Displaced Workers, Displaced Farmers, Vocational Rehabilitation, Tribal Education (BIA) and Veterans Benefits (VA) are all on the list.

One of the best things about using financial help to get heavy equipment operator training is the fact that you have so many job opportunities once you graduate. You get trained in a lot of different kinds of equipment, too, so you are going to be very valuable as a skilled professional. Talk to Financial Assistance and see what you qualify for, and what kind of a debt load you will graduate with. Then take a look at the job site and see what kind of a wage you can expect. We bet you will see the real possibility that you can pay off school quickly and have a good, solid career ahead of you.