Lubbock, TX – August 21, 2026 – iCEV, a leading provider of Career and Technical Education (CTE) solutions, has partnered with Simformotion LLC, the exclusive licensee of Caterpillar Inc.’s heavy equipment simulator training, to make it easier for learners to earn heavy equipment operator credentials.
“Schools and workforce programs need training solutions that lead directly to credentials employers recognize,” said iCEV CEO Dusty Moore. “This partnership closes the gap between training and verifiable, job-ready skills and we are proud to partner with one of the most recognized brands in heavy equipment to be part of the solution.”
The partnership between iCEV and Simformotion will create a seamless path from training to credential for students, career and technical education programs, and workforce training providers, and will also expand iCEV's portfolio of industry credentials in the Architecture & Construction and Transportation career clusters.
The partnership also helps to address a critical shortage of skilled heavy equipment operators nationwide and strengthens the pipeline by combining Simformotion's training with iCEV's reach across nearly 4,000 school districts and its growing presence in workforce training programs.
“The shortage of skilled heavy equipment operators remains one of the construction and infrastructure industry's most urgent workforce challenges. Addressing it requires partners who share our commitment to developing job-ready talent,” said Nate Hurn, Simformotion’s Director of Government Affairs. “By delivering SimScholars® certification exams, featuring Cat® Simulators, through iCEV's trusted and proctored platform, we're combining industry-recognized credentials with immersive, hands-on training and the credibility of a leader in career and technical education. Together, we're equipping the next generation of operators with the validated skills employers demand while strengthening the workforce that will build tomorrow's infrastructure.”
To learn more about iCEV’s solutions and how they are supporting CTE programs across the country, visit www.icevonline.com.
About iCEV
Since 1984, iCEV has been a leader in Career and Technical Education (CTE), delivering comprehensive curriculum, industry-aligned certifications, and innovative digital tools that prepare students for college and careers. Serving educators nationwide across key subject areas, iCEV connects classroom learning to real-world workforce needs.
Through its certification platform and Eduthings data management solution, iCEV supports measurable outcomes in certification attainment, work-based learning, and student engagement. As demand for a skilled workforce accelerates, iCEV is committed to advancing CTE and expanding access to high-quality career pathways nationwide.
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