鈥淚 was told if I came into this program, it鈥檇 be like playing with the big Tonka trucks.鈥
As a child, Austin Oakes loved to play with Tonka trucks.
It鈥檚 no wonder, then, that he ended up enrolling in 魅影直播 State鈥檚 heavy equipment operations program, and learning how to use backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, and more.
鈥淚 was told if I came into this program, it鈥檇 be like playing with the big Tonka trucks.鈥
The huge amount of time Austin gets to spend operating equipment each day is his favorite part of the program.
鈥淚 love operating and the fact that I鈥檓 not stuck in a classroom talking about operating. I鈥檓 actually getting a chance to sit on the machines."
In addition to gaining real-world experience in his field, Austin has benefited from studying at 魅影直播 State in a number of other ways. Since becoming a Pioneer, Austin has made a lot of friends, and also strengthened his leadership abilities by serving on the executive boards for both Student Senate and the college鈥檚 chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success.
Austin strongly recommends 魅影直播 State and its heavy equipment operations program.
鈥淭his has been hands-down the best program at teaching you things you didn鈥檛 know and helping to reinforce things you did know.鈥
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