Limited access to equipment and ensuring apprentice safety remain two of the most persistent challenges facing vocational institutions, and the Heavy Equipment Operation course at Alfred State was no exception.
While the program itself was thriving, instructors struggled to provide every student with sufficient hands-on time on live equipment.
This webinar will examine Alfred State College’s decision-making process, implementation considerations, and resulting outcomes, providing a real-world example of how simulation can complement hands-on equipment training in vocational education.
Join Jeffrey Stevens, dean of the School of Applied Technologies at Alfred State College, and Alan Limoges, manager of Product Growth at CM Labs, as they share how simulation-based training evolved from concept to impact, reducing training time by up to 30%, expanding institutional capacity, and giving students more opportunities to practice safely and effectively.
Takeaways will include:
- Key considerations Alfred State College evaluated when integrating simulation into its curriculum
- Why simulation has proven effective in improving safety, capacity, and training outcomes
- How heavy equipment vocational programs can apply a similar approach to support student engagement and jobsite readiness
Dean of the School of Applied Technologies at Alfred State College
Jeffrey has served as the Dean for the School of Applied Technology at Alfred State College for the past 7 years and held faculty positions as Department Chair, Curriculum Coordinator and Assistant Professor serving a 24-year service within higher education at Alfred. The division he manages hosts over 1000 students who are pursuing their 2-year associate degree within the skilled trades professions. Prior to his higher education service, he was a Master Electrician & Contractor. His career goal is to empower and equip faculty with the skillsets, the tools, and funding to best train the current workforce and the next generation of tradespersons to meet the needs of and strengthen industry.
Manager of Product Growth, CM Labs
As the Manager of Strategic Partnerships at CM Labs, Alan Limoges leverages more than four years of dynamic experience within the simulation industry. With a background in engineering and a proven history of cultivating impactful partnerships, Alan thrives on using his expertise to drive alliances and to make the most of CM Labs’ unique technology to deliver innovative training solutions.