WHO WE ARE
Robert Klabacka started his National Institute for Concrete Construction in 1959. Since that time, Robert's four sons have carried on a family tradition for over 40 years of adult vocational education. After dropping out of high school to join the US Army during WWII, Robert returned home to public high school and 10 years later graduated with his P.H.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Robert's adult educational experience formed the foundation of Associated Training Services Network (ATSN), which now has the reputation of being the largest network of affiliated heavy equipment operator schools in the United States. The tradition of quality adult education has carried on with Robert's four sons; Jerry, Mike, Mark, and John. All four of Robert's sons are independent owners and/or operators of schools in Wisconsin (1963), Florida (2002), New Hampshire (2004), Ohio (2003), Virginia (2005), Colorado (2006), South Carolina (2006), South California (2007), Texas (2008), North California (2008), and coming soon Arizona.
Mission Statement
Associated Training Services Network (ATSN) will be a leading institution of post-secondary education, offering vocational skills training in the heavy equipment operation and construction trades while maintaining a
high standard of quality and integrity. Associated Training Services Network offers it's services to the public for the purpose of helping a wide range of individuals to gain stable and well paying employment in
high demand heavy equipment operator and construction occupations.
School History
Associated Training Services Network (ATSN) came into being as an affiliate of Diesel Truck Driver Training School, Inc. (DDS). DDS began training truck drivers in 1963. Associated Training Services
was established to diversify the course offering of DDS under a separate name and organization structure. Since its inception, Associated Training Services has expanded its course offerings and locations
and has become a national organization with schools in many states.
