Archive for '2011 Honor Graduates'

Michael Vorhoest

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Meet National Heavy Equipment Operator School’s Graduate of the Month for May 2011, Mr. Michael Verhoest.

Michael came to us from North Port, Florida and before attending National Training to become a professional heavy equipment operator he worked in the restaurant and hotel business as a manager.

Not having an interest in the service industry anymore Michael decided it was a good time for a change of life and since he’s always had an interest in heavy equipment and trucking he figured this was the best direction for him.

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Michael Ellis

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Meet Michael Ellis from Port St. Lucie, Florida. 

National Heavy Equipment Operator School’s Graduate of the Month for April 2011.

Congratulations to Mr. Michael Ellis of Port St. Lucie, Florida for being selected as National Heavy Equipment Operator School’s Graduate of the Month for April, 2011.

Michael is married to his lovely wife and has 3 kids, 5 grandkids, a loving and dedicated mother who never gave up on him, 2 older brothers and a sister…phew.  Now that’s a family.  Congratulations on having such a family Michael; you’re a lucky man.

Prior to becoming a Professional Heavy Equipment Operator Michael worked in construction building bridges, seawalls and boat docks.  Now that sounds like hard work.  Michael said he worked around heavy equipment all of his life but was never given the chance to learn how to operate it.  So, he tells us he decided to take a chance and make a career change into heavy equipment and he says he has no regrets.

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Linda Joyner

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Meet Linda Joyner from Orange Park, Florida. 

National Heavy Equipment Operator School’s Graduate of the Month for February 2011.

Linda is a mother to 3 children who are all high school age now.  Linda tells us she draws a lot of inspiration from her father and mother who both served in the military.  Linda followed in their footsteps and enlisted for 10 years herself.  After getting out Linda didn’t really know what to do.  She’s worked in retail for a bit but started to miss her family life.

Linda then chose to become a heavy equipment operator because she remembered as a child how excited she became when she watched heavy equipment machines in action on different projects.  As Linda grew she realized it was still exciting for her to see the bulldozers, the cranes, and the excavators operate on the job site.

Then and there she knew this is what she wanted to do with her life and she hopes to make her mark in this industry.

Somehow we know not to doubt her.

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Royce Durham

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Meet Royce Durham from New Smyrna Beach, Florida.  National Heavy Equipment Operator School’s Graduate of the Month for January 2011.

Royce has been married to the same wonderful woman for 32 years.  Along with his wonderful wife Royce has 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls.

Congratulations Royce!  That is truly a gift.

Prior to attending National Training, Royce served the public, protecting the streets as one of our nation’s finest in uniform.  He was a police officer for an astounding 39 years!  Royce, we at National Training would like to personally thank you for your dedication and service to all of us and putting your time and sometimes life in harm’s way to protect us.

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