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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 training to the next level. 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.

Take part in fundamental or advanced training; there are countless classroom and apprenticeship options to best fit individual students’ needs. Engage in a variety of in-person, hands-on training led by certified instructors.

Founded in 1951, GPEC is the 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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Become a Technician

No career path is the same. Whether you choose the Wake Tech Apprentice Program to earn a college diploma as a part-time technician, or the GP Academy Accredited Apprenticeship to enjoy full-time employment alongside in-house training from CIAP certified instructors, GP Academy’s apprenticeship offerings provide unique paid options designed to set you up for success.

If you are a transitioning miliary member in your final 180 days of military service and are seeking a temporary placement in the construction industry, Gregory Poole’s partnership with the DOD’s SkillBridge program may be the right fit for you. For more information, reach out to David Lawrence at David.Lawrence@gregpoole.com

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Additional Offerings

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, Customer, 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.