Take your passion and run with it by joining the John Deere Tech program.


JUSTIN
NO AG BACKGROUND?
NO PROBLEM.
JEREMY
FROM AUTOS TO AG
JEREMY
IT'S NOT A JOB,
IT'S A CAREER.
JEFF
FROM SERVING OUR COUNTRY
TO SERVING OUR CUSTOMERS
SCHYLER
FROM FARM TRUCK
TO SERVICE TRUCK
JOE
VIEW FROM A
SERVICE MANAGER
Unlock your potential.
Justin Samler - Ag Sales Rep
"The perception of going to a tech school to be a mechanic or grease monkey is not accurate. When you come out of there, you’re a polished technician. You’re highly trained and capable of repairing complex technical issues that new machines have."
Schyler Shanahan - Field Service Technician
"If you’re hard-working, reliable, and can think on your feet, you can be a successful technician."
Justin Samler - Ag Sales Rep
"The JD Tech program is much more than just nuts and bolts, transmissions, engines, electrical. They teach you a lot about manners and etiquette. They treat you like you’re in the real world."
Jeremy Vrana - Career Development Lead
"When students come out of the John Deere Tech Program at Platte Valley equipment, they’re not just looking for a job, they’re getting a career."
Behind every producer, there’s a team of technicians helping keep them running.
Jeremy Vrana - Career Development Lead
"Now’s an unbelievable time to be a technician. We can remotely connect to machines, update software, we can predict breakdowns before they happen. That’s why we need technicians from the John Deere Tech program who are specifically trained to harness these tools and use them to their fullest capabilities."
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JDTECH PROGRAM

Take your passion and run with it by joining the John Deere Tech program.
 
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Guaranteed Job Placement
  • Career Potential

 
If you enjoy learning how things work, want to graduate from college debt-free with a guaranteed job making real money close to home, the JDTech program might be the right fit for you!
 
Every year, we sponsor students to complete the JDTech program at Southeast Community College in Milford, NE. We offer tuition reimbursement so you graduate debt-free with a guaranteed job at one of our local locations. 
 
JDTech is a two-year, accredited degree program that offers hands-on training as well as lab time and classroom learning to build your mechanical skill set. The program includes co-ops and internships. This means you'll be working a real job in the dealership getting paid real money while you're in the program. 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

 

  • Complete the entire Degree Sponsorship Application form below.
  • Request a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher/counselor who can attest to your goals.
  • Request a current high school grade transcript (non-official is acceptable).
  • Email Letter of Recommendation, transcript, and application to [email protected]

JOHN DEERE TECH PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION


Please fill in all required fields.

JOHN DEERE TECH PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION

Your Name
Email
Phone
Mailing Address
Graduation Year
School Name
What interests you about a career in agriculture and/or mechanics?
What interests you about a career at Platte Valley Equipment?
Who inspired you to pursue a career in this field?
What types of classes have you taken to prepare for this career?
Have you had any work experience related to this career choice? If yes, please list job title, employer, employment dates and summary of duties.
List any extracurricular activities you’ve been involved with and how they will help you in your career choice (FFA, 4-H, clubs, volunteering)
What other experiences have you had that have prepared you for this career?
Tell us about your experience working with John Deere equipment.
Why do you believe you should receive this degree sponsorship opportunity?
I certify that the information I provide on this application and in any interview will be true, complete and accurate. I understand that misinterpretations or omission may be cause for rejection or may be cause for subsequent dismissal if I am hired.
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