Simulation Training Tools for Correctional Facilities

Correctional facilities often face significant challenges when trying to reduce recidivism and build an effective reentry program. Incarcerated individuals may have a limited education, while many high-paying white-collar careers often require years of study. Trades training, meanwhile, can often necessitate hands-on practice with dangerous equipment. As a result, finding a solution that provides safe training for in-demand careers is a challenge and proving the results of reentry programs can be difficult. Fortunately, heavy equipment operator (HEO) training offers a path forward.

Previously, heavy equipment operator training would be impossible in a corrections setting, given the expensive nature of equipment, the grounds needed to complete training, and the safety risks involved. However, simulation training changes all of this. With a simulation training system, training becomes safe, space-efficient, and affordable. Detailed training metrics also demonstrate training effectiveness, helping facilities secure program funding and prove ROI. With a heavy equipment simulation training system, adults in custody can achieve the following:

• Complete their training in a secure and safe manner
• Prepare for certification with mock test preparation courses
• Gain in-demand skills regardless of previous education levels
• Begin working and earning immediately upon release