All students who take a Subject Specific class are eligible to earn 0.5 of a Continuing Education Credits (CEU).
You must score 80% or higher to obtain a passing mark for the class. This completion entitles you to receive a certificate of achievement. This certificate will also highlight the number of CEU’s you have earned.
Critical Thinking Skills
Critical Thinking Skills Guest writer Jim Dettore brings the importance of critical thinking skills into the work we all do in our industry with today’s blog. Heavy construction equipment plays a crucial role in various industries, including construction, mining, and agriculture. However, like any other mechanical device, these machines are susceptible to failure, leading to […]
How Does Someone in High School Know What to Do?
How Does Someone in High School Know What to Do? Welcome back to our series on Lifelong Learning! The founder of Learning Without Scars, Ron Slee, is looking ahead to the future of education and the future of the working world in, “How Does Someone in High School Know What to Do?” Caroline, my daughter, and […]
The Validity of 5-Star Google Reviews
The Validity of 5-Star Google Reviews Guest writer Roy Lapa walks us through the ins and outs of feedback. We have all seen reviews posted online, but how can we measure the validity of 5-star Google reviews? Can you trust them? Yes, with some precautions. Google actively updates, examines, and penalizes most false or biased […]
The Technician Shortage
The Technician Shortage Guest writer Jim Dettore addresses a major concern amidst labor shortfalls: the technician shortage. The construction equipment industry is facing a long-term significant challenge: a shortage of experienced service technicians. The demand for skilled technicians has grown exponentially in recent years as construction equipment becomes more advanced, complex, and specialized. Unfortunately, finding […]
Why is calculating Absorption Rate so important for Equipment dealers?
Why is calculating Absorption Rate so important for Equipment dealers? Guest writer Tom Montgomery writes about absorption rates as a measurement tool in this week’s blog post, “Why is calculating Absorption Rate so important for Equipment dealers?” Absorption Rate Calculation has been a measurement tool used by equipment dealers since the 1960’s. It is still […]
OEM vs. Dealer Brand Identity: Are you frustrating your customers?
OEM vs. Dealer Brand Identity: Are you frustrating your customers? Guest writer Roy Lapa continues his blog series focused upon Brand Identity with “OEM vs. Dealer Brand Identity: Are you frustrating your customers? As a follow-up to my original post, “Brand Identity = Measurable Customer Behaviours,“ I would like to quickly highlight a problem that […]