Helping Jarius Build a Career in Heavy Equipment Operations

Jarius came to Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium with a goal: to become certified in Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) so he could work in the field alongside his mentor. With support through the WIOA Youth and Young Professionals programs, Jarius was able to remove financial barriers, receiving assistance for tuition, mileage, and housing, allowing him to focus fully on his training.

He successfully completed 160 hours of hands-on instruction at North Country Heavy Equipment School in Escanaba, earning his HEO certification. In addition, Jarius gained Excavation Competent Person training, OSHA Safe Operator training, NCCER certification, and OSHA 10, equipping him with industry-recognized credentials and a strong foundation in workplace safety.

Jarius’s achievement demonstrates the power of WIOA-funded training to connect motivated individuals with in-demand skills and open doors to rewarding careers in the skilled trades. Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium is proud to support him as he launches his career in heavy equipment operations.