https://www.postbulletin.com/news/state/minnesota-s-tech-colleges-see-surge-in-skilled-trades-training/article_59f9aeec-f257-11e8-8f9b-93e1ebe41954.html

Kyle Vickerman recalls talking with his boss at Ziegler CAT construction about how he might someday advance in the company. The response was immediate — in a good way.

His manager pointed him to the heavy construction equipment technology program at Dakota County Technical College. The company offered to reimburse school costs and adjust his schedule so he could still clock 40 hours a week. “I’ve always wanted to work on heavy equipment or be on the construction side of things,” Vickerman said on a break in training during a recent day at the school.