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Through GP Academy, you can gain the skills needed to build a future career with hands-on experience and not only avoid debt, but also earn money from the moment you start.

Become a Technician

No career path is the same. Whether you choose degree-seeking to earn a degree and guaranteed job with Gregory Poole or non-degree seeking to build a career foundation, the GP Academy Apprenticeship offers unique paid options designed to set you up for success. Transitioning military members can also gain work experience through GP Academy as SkillBridge technicians.

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Enhance your business by sending team members to brush up on their skills or get ahead in the job market by challenging yourself to learn something new. With classes offered across Technician, Safety, and Operator programs, GP Academy gives you a leg up with certified instructors knowledgeable of new technology in the construction, lift, power generation, and marine industries.

Technician Training

Learn about Cat machinery and systems through flexible classes to know how to best repair and maintain equipment.

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Safety Training

The best worksite is a safe worksite. Raise safety standards by taking part in a variety of safety training classes that infuse safety as a core value.

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Operator Training

Optimize worksite efficiency with GP Academy-qualified operators who know how to get the best performance out of Cat machines.

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About GP Academy

A proven choice for training needs, Gregory Poole Equipment Company teaches the next generation of technicians through GP Academy. If you’re interested in starting a career as a technician at GPEC, are a customer looking to maximize your worksite performance, or anything in between, GP Academy takes technical and safety training to the next level.

Take part in fundamental or advanced training; there are countless classroom and apprenticeship options to best fit individual students’ needs. Choose from in-person and virtual classroom options to make training work for you and engage in a variety of training led by certified instructors.

Founded in 1951, GPEC is the exclusive Cat dealer in eastern North Carolina and the Hyster and Yale dealer across parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. A family-owned and led company for its entire history, GPEC boasts an average tenure of 10 years with a workplace that promotes strong core values and career development. In 2023, GPEC was named Big Iron Dealer of the Year by Equipment World for excellence in technician recruitment, technology application, and customer service.

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