109 reviews
5/5 average rating
Chad Mulverhill
Tom Hebert
"I can't say enough good things about my experience at HCA. Bill, Jordan, Nate and Rick did a great job teaching me what I need to be a good entery level operator. Christine and Ciara did an incredible job helping me with my resume and searching for a job. As a result I had a job by the end of my fifth week. I got excited to get in to work and learn how to op..." Read more
5 years ago
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Adam Rodriguez
"From day one you new you where in a great school, they keep exceeding that as the 6 weeks went along, instructors are knowledgeable, they give you all the basics and skills you need. Great school."
5 years ago
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eric anthony
"This school has gone more in depth then the military has. Lots of hands on/ stick time on all the equipment. If you have a question about something the instructors will help you to get that question answer. The instructors are very knowledgeable on all the equipment."
5 years ago
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Danielle Knight
"Heavy construction academy is an awsome experience, fun helpful staff, and lots of hand on training. Well worth the time and money. Thanks again hca"
5 years ago
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Darrell Davis
"This is a good school to attend, they have great instructors who are very knowledgeable and very helpful career services who assisted me in getting a job immediately after graduation"
5 years ago
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MARINE0811
"Money well spent,instructors are very knowledgeable and patient.they will teach you everything you need to know and more.also shout out to the career services ladies for them bomb resumes and those job offers.im leaving this school with 5 interviews next week. THANKS HCA!"
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Julio A Clavell Jr
"Instructors are very Knowledgeable, and lessons are easy to follow. We don't share equipment so we learn on them all day. 6 weeks long but every day you learn effectively. If you are a Veteran they help you apply for the GI Bill."
5 years ago
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Ken Dill
"I graduated HCA October 16th 2015 four short years ago. I am now fixing to start my own excavating company if it wasn't for HCA I would not be where I am now. I highly recommend anybody who's considering going into heavy equipment operating especially my fellow veterans use your GI Bill it's worth it."
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Rodney Harrington
"Was the best thing I've ever done... Instructors were great, gained lots of knowledge and experience and met a lot of great people.... Career services also was a huge help as far as helping find the right place to be for work..... Would do it all again in a sec!!!!!"
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RICHARD BARTON
"The school was really understanding when I was just there. The teachers are there for you with firm teaching understanding and great time management. The hotel was cool as long as we didn't get out of hand. Over all I would do the program again in a min."
5 years ago
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Jeffrey Levesque
"I went to this training two years ago I started out with a company as a seasonal loader operator and now I'm an operation manager for this company full time making amazing pay can't thank the school enough for the right training!"
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Kolby
"Excellent program, instructors are extremely knowledgeable and provide a really good learning environment both in the classroom and in the field. A majority of the time in the course is spent in your own piece of equipment which gives a lot of hands on experience."
5 years ago
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raheem Wesley
"Helped with resume and finding a job and even called long after finding a job to tell me of other jobs. Awesome place"
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brent mansfield
"It's been almost two years since I graduated from heavy construction Academy I can truly say it was the greatest decision I ever made in my entire life I was able to gain Financial stability I was able to land in the operator engineer Union I was able to pay for my wedding and my second home I owe everything to this program and they're amazing instructors pu..." Read more
6 years ago
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Joshua Hall
"To be honest I don’t know what was better the instructors or the stick time. The instructors try their best to keep things interesting. I learned most of what I have needed from Bill and Nate in level 1 and Jim and Rick in level 2. One of the best choices I have made, minus the -19 degree weather in the winter, but even then they were very accommodating for..." Read more
6 years ago
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Alex Labier
"This school is top notch I have had the best experiences here between the instructors, equipment, training, safety and accommodations. I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking to learn a skill that will provide you with the opportunity to have a career that is not only rewarding but pays well. I know this school has given me purpose, drive, and..." Read more
6 years ago
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James Fitzpatrick
"This is a great program for veterans I went here and it gave me the basic knowledge to get into the career I wanted. The instructors are very knowledgable and have no problem taking the time to show you something if you have a question. I wasnt lucky enough to get a job right out of school but was able to get in construction as a laborer operator and get som..." Read more
6 years ago
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Rich Blackman
"School was awesome an the instructors an the whole staff. I was just trying to gain knowledge but i gained lifetime relationships with great people HCA really saved my life an im forever thankful for everyone who helped me become a better man an father with a career now so i can show my family an friends its more to life then the streets.... Im a heavy equip..." Read more
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Bobby Amendola
"The school was great. The instructors, bill, Nate, Jim, and rick are great they are very patient with you and whatever kind of question you asked they knew the right answer. The heated cabs in all the machines are very nice as I went in October and it was pretty chilly out. The lunches they provide for you is the same thing every week just on different days..." Read more
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Serena Daley
"I enjoy going to see Sheila, Chris and Ken up in Career Services. They always had possible job leads for me, were very patient when I was unsure on where I wanted to end up, and helpful with the cold calling. They also create a sick resume for you in the first week. What!?!?!?! Thanks guys!"
6 years ago
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CJ Hardesty
"The instructors are beyond patient. Bill, Nate, Jim, and Rick. Thank you all for your time and commitment to getting us as much seat and stick time as possible. This wouldn't have been possible without you guys. Thank you to career services for your hard work in finding leads. If you are interested in HEO, come here."
6 years ago
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Christopher Cunningham
"Very Great school graduated in December 2015. I Have been running equipment every since was the best decision I ever made to go and get the knowledge from HCA. I would recommend this school to anyone that doesn't mind getting a little dirty and have a great career not just another job in the construction industry. Thanks for everything HCA"
6 years ago
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jontae jernigan
"My experience here at the HCA was tremendously adequate. I enjoyed every single aspect of the time spent here. From the classroom modules, to the outside field projects. The instructors were hands-on. They really cared about your success and about how to make you as successful as possible. I would recommend this academy to any and everyone that's considering..." Read more
6 years ago
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Brandon Copeland
"This school is wonderful. They are very patient, they teach everything you'll need to know to get you started. I graduated in April of 2018....i know have a job in Colorado...making REALLY good money. Thank you for everything."
6 years ago
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"I just wanted to send a quick follow-up. I hired one of your graduates and he has been an absolutely outstanding equipment operator for us! He is steady and deliberate in his movements, takes great care of our equipment/customers and has kept an outstanding attitude as we teach him our methodologies and strategies in how we operate our business. He is cur..." Read more
5 years ago
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