Caterpillar Paving Operator Training: Exclusive Women’s Cohort
December 1-4, 2026 | Caterpillar Tinaja Hills Learning Center
* Registration open until 11/24/26 at 12:00 AM (MST)
Event Details
Invest in her skills. Strengthen your team.
Women of Asphalt and Caterpillar are bringing together 12 women from across the asphalt industry for an exclusive, all-female Paving Operations Training experience this December!
Six participants have been selected as WofA x Caterpillar scholarship recipients. Now, we're inviting eligible Women of Asphalt members and their companies to reserve the six remaining paid seats.
This four-day program combines classroom instruction, hands-on paving experience and the opportunity to build meaningful connections with women across the industry.
About the Training
Participants will spend their mornings in the classroom and afternoons gaining hands-on paving experience with Caterpillar instructors to:
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Strengthen their technical knowledge of paving operations.
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Gain practical, hands-on experience with paving equipment.
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Build professional relationships and bring valuable new knowledge back to their organizations.
Who Should Attend?
This training is open to Women of Asphalt members employed by asphalt paving contractors, whether they're emerging operators, employees expanding their technical expertise, or professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of paving operations.
Please Note: To align with the program's training objectives, registration is limited to employees of asphalt paving contractors. At this time, we are unable to accommodate participants employed by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Registration & Availability
6 Paid Seats | First-Come, First-Served
Companies may register more than one eligible participant.
Registration includes four days of Caterpillar Paving Operations Training and course materials. Travel, lodging, and transportation are the responsibility of each participant.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
Course fees are due in full upon registration.
Cancellations received 16 - 30 days before the first date of training are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations received 15 days or less before the training are non-refundable (100% cancellation fee).
Travel & Accommodations
Training takes place at Caterpillar's Tinaja Hills Learning and Demonstration Center in Arizona.
Caterpillar recommends the following nearby hotels:
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Hilton Garden Inn, Tucson Airport
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Marriott TownePlace Suites, Tucson Airport
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Canoa Ranch Resort, Green Valley
There is no Caterpillar-managed group hotel rate. Rental cars are recommended for transportation to the facility.
Detailed arrival instructions and Caterpillar's required visitor pre-registration information will be shared before training.
Reserve Your Seat!
Invest in the technical development of women on your team! Register today to secure one of the limited training seats.

