22 DECEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® New Technical Training Center Adapted from Information by Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) A new technical training center officially opened at Volvo CE’s headquarters in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The $7.3 million facility will be a training hub of expertise and innovation for Volvo CE dealer service technicians on diesel and electric heavy equipment, machine control technology, connectivity and productivity services, and more. It includes in-person classrooms, virtual labs, and three service bays to accommodate the company’s largest machines, including the L350H wheel loader, A60H articulated hauler, and R100 rigid hauler, allowing those trainings to occur inside year-round. Volvo CE offers training to dealer service and sales teams from across the United States and Canada. This includes three levels of technical certifications for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of Volvo equipment, plus a new certification to perform commissioning and decommissioning of Volvo electric machines. The new center doubles the number of students which can be trained in a year, compared to its former off-site location. It will also provide hands-on and virtual training to Volvo employees globally. It was also announced the Customer and Training Center received a 100% certified landfill-free certification by Volvo Group North America. “I’m proud to work for a company that invests in not only the equipment and technology of the construction industry’s future, but also the North American workforce,” said Scott Young, acting president of Region North America, Volvo CE. “The technicians who come through this training center will be prepared for a more climate-friendly and connected future, supporting our customers in this fast-changing industry.” The company is also exploring collaboration with local high school and career and technology centers to provide heavy equipment technology training and mentorship opportunities. C&G
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