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MN Operating Engineers Pathway Overview
Operating Engineers Pathway Hands-On Event
Students got a first-hand look at the world of heavy equipment operation during the 2025 Operating Engineers Pathway hands-on event at Ames Construction. Participants were able to learn the skills and technology behind operating engineering while connecting classroom learning to real-world careers in the trades. Students got a firsthand look at the world of heavy equipment operation during the 2025 Operating Engineers Pathway hands-on event at Ames Construction. They got to explore the skills, technology, and real-world applications of operating engineering, seeing firsthand how their online learning comes to life in the field.
Ames Heavy Equipment Rodeo
Thank you to Ames Construction and Local 49 for partnering to put on the Ames Heavy Equipment Rodeo.
The next generation is gearing up!
79 students from across MN participated in a day filled with Operating Engineers Pathway experiences including: machining and welding, skills training using dozers, skid-steer loaders, excavators, and cranes, surveying GPS devices and overall crane/heavy equipment operations.
Operating Engineers Pathway
It was a great day! The Operating Engineers Pathway in partnership with Local 49 International Union of Operating Engineers offers high school students a chance to prepare for and explore careers in equipment operation.
Snow Plow Operators Training
A BIG THANK YOU to Washington County and our Local 49 partners for providing our MNVA students the opportunity to participate in the Snow Plow Operators Training at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Wednesday.
Hands on training!
Students were able to develop their skills by learning from the Snow Plow Training Professionals, including DRIVING A SNOW PLOW THROUGH THE SKILLS TRAINING COURSE!
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
We are thankful our students get to participate in events such as these as part of the MNVA Operating Engineers Pathway!