Computer consultants
tend to make a lot of money. They can command impressive fees
if they are really good. They work indoors and meet new people
frequently. Unfortunately, many of there jobs have been exported
to India and other parts outside the US. Mr. Ken Jello was a very
good computer systems consultant. But with a yearning desire to
be out-of-doors, he opted to pursue a life-long interest in heavy
equipment. Ken contacted Frank DeMarco of National's Admissions
Department. The two gentlemen discussed career goals and training
options for a spell. Frank overwhelmingly endorsed Ken's acceptance
into the earth moving training track.
Ken was
luckier than some, as his family already owned a construction
company. One of Ken’s desires was to learn all the equipment
National Heavy Equipment Operators School offers well enough to
help grow the family business. Besides, No one in India can dig
a trench for pipe installation over a 1-800 number!
Ken is
a bit of an artist. He exploited his musical talents to the utmost
during his college days as a band member. He soon realized that
playing and singing for your supper is a lot harder than Bon Jovi
makes it look. So, when keeping employed in the computer consulting
field became difficult, he turned to his first goal as a heavy
equipment operator for a career change that had unlimited potential.
During
training, Ken was trained on a variety of construction equipment
pieces. As with many of our students, Ken’s favorite was
the excavator. His only challenging training evolution was the
CDL training offered in the 5th and 6th weeks. Ken found the pace
for this section a tad brisk. He did complete it and is now working
in his family run business.
Ken now
routinely operates a myriad of bulldozers, such as the John Deere
550G, Caterpillar D4, D5, D6, and D7. He also uses Excavators
made by Komatsu, Volvo, and Kobelco. Ken told us that he chose
National because we had the most diverse training program. He’s
right! We do! When Ken finished school he left us with a “great
sense of accomplishment.” He also feels that he has the
skills to take on more challenging projects.
Ken has
two daughters that are all grown up now. He plans to marry soon
to his fiancé Pearl. We know that Pearl will be well cared
for because Ken has the skills to sustain and grow a promising
career.
If you happen to be
in the Orange,Connecticut area, stop
in and say hey to Ken, and tell him
he’s now a National Training,
Inc. Featured Graduate. |
