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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Market-Leading Position: One of the largest heavy equipment operator schools in the U.S.
• Consistent Financial Growth: Revenue has grown at 9% CAGR and adjusted EBITDA at 12% CAGR over the last four years.
• Diversified Revenue Streams: Revenue derived from private-pay tuition (~70%), corporate training (~23%), and VA benefits (~17%).
• Non-Title IV: No federal student loans, so no regulatory risk or oversight burden like many career schools.
• $14M in Tangible Asset Base: Includes ~76 acres with 14 buildings (~$6M), 123 vehicles and heavy equipment (~$1M), and a student loan portfolio with a net value of ~$7M.
Jackim Woods & Co. has been retained to sell one of the nation's largest and most successful heavy equipment schools. The Company offers individual and corporate training programs in heavy equipment operation, mobile crane operation, rigging and signalperson certification, commercial truck driving (CDL), and customized corporate training. The Company also offers student housing and in-house student financing.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE - Revenue is diversified across student tuition, corporate training contracts, housing, and interest income from the Company's student financing portfolio. Adjusted EBITDA margins have ranged from 14% to 20% over the past four years.
STRONG EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES - The school’s excellent reputation draws students from all 50 states. Programs range from 1 to 5 weeks, with many students taking multiple programs. All graduates are trained to pass the third-party NCCO certification exam. On average, 73%+ of graduates are employed in their field within 6 months of graduation, with starting salaries ranging from $50K to $70K.
OWNERSHIP TRANSITION - After more than 40 years of building the business, the owners are seeking to retire and transition ownership to a new owner who can leverage the Company's platform for further growth. An experienced management team is in place, and the founders are available to support a 3–6-month transition period.
ASKING PRICE - Given the Company’s $14 million asset value and $1.3 million in free cash flow, the seller will consider offers STARTING at $15 million.
• Market-Leading Position: One of the largest heavy equipment operator schools in the U.S.
• Consistent Financial Growth: Revenue has grown at 9% CAGR and adjusted EBITDA at 12% CAGR over the last four years.
• Diversified Revenue Streams: Revenue derived from private-pay tuition (~70%), corporate training (~23%), and VA benefits (~17%).
• Non-Title IV: No federal student loans, so no regulatory risk or oversight burden like many career schools.
• $14M in Tangible Asset Base: Includes ~76 acres with 14 buildings (~$6M), 123 vehicles and heavy equipment (~$1M), and a student loan portfolio with a net value of ~$7M.
Jackim Woods & Co. has been retained to sell one of the nation's largest and most successful heavy equipment schools. The Company offers individual and corporate training programs in heavy equipment operation, mobile crane operation, rigging and signalperson certification, commercial truck driving (CDL), and customized corporate training. The Company also offers student housing and in-house student financing.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE - Revenue is diversified across student tuition, corporate training contracts, housing, and interest income from the Company's student financing portfolio. Adjusted EBITDA margins have ranged from 14% to 20% over the past four years.
STRONG EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES - The school’s excellent reputation draws students from all 50 states. Programs range from 1 to 5 weeks, with many students taking multiple programs. All graduates are trained to pass the third-party NCCO certification exam. On average, 73%+ of graduates are employed in their field within 6 months of graduation, with starting salaries ranging from $50K to $70K.
OWNERSHIP TRANSITION - After more than 40 years of building the business, the owners are seeking to retire and transition ownership to a new owner who can leverage the Company's platform for further growth. An experienced management team is in place, and the founders are available to support a 3–6-month transition period.
ASKING PRICE - Given the Company’s $14 million asset value and $1.3 million in free cash flow, the seller will consider offers STARTING at $15 million.
About the Business
- Employees
- 46 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- The school operate a beautiful campus that includes 14 buildings, including classroom buildings, a classroom/office/administrative building, several on-site mobile classrooms, an enclosed equipment training area, several heavy equipment service bays, several storage buildings, and a student dormitory. The buildings offer approximately 37,093 SF of finished space and approximately 47,798 SF of unfinished space for maintenance, storage, and enclosed training. The land and buildings were appraised in April 2026 for $6.2 million and are included in the asking price.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Growing demand for heavy equipment operators, with high starting salaries for graduates.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The school has several revenue sources, so growth could come from expanding corporate training services, adding new construction-related programs, or opening additional campuses on the East or West coasts.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 80,000
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- After operating the school for 40+ years the owners are ready to retire.
- Transition Support
- The owners are willing to stay involved for up to 6 months post-closing to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2503359
- Listing Views
- 137
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