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John Deere Tech

Welcome

In 1988, the Kansas City Branch of John Deere invited Southeast Community College located in Milford Nebraska to form a partnership that would serve to strengthen the agricultural machinery industry by training entry-level technicians for John Deere's dealership network. The first class of John Deere Tech students began their program of study in July of 1989. This partnership was the first of its kind and has become a model for other John Deere Tech Programs across the United States and in Canada.

Why did John Deere take this initiative?

They noted a large shortage of qualified dealership technicians. A survey indicated a lack of dealership technicians which numbered more than 600. The result: the formation of the John Deere Tech Program. This program is a cooperative effort between John Deere Company, the John Deere Dealership Network, and Southeast Community College.

We invite you to learn more about what this program has to offer.
Please contact us if you have any additional questions.

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Overview

The John Deere Tech Program is a seven quarter (21 month) program. The student is on campus participating in lecture/lab courses during five of those seven quarters. The other two quarters involve a unique opportunity for students to demonstrate the knowledge they have learned on campus at their sponsoring John Deere dealership. During these Cooperative Education experiences the student is paid; helping offset the costs of college.

All tuition, fees, books, required tools, and related costs are the responsibility of the student. See estimated cost list.

The John Deere Tech Program at Southeast Community College is fully accredited by the State of Nebraska and by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Upon successful completion of the program the student will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

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Mission

Program Mission Statement:
The mission of the John Deere Tech program is to prepare individuals for employment as high quality entry-level technicians with John Deere Agricultural Equipment dealers.

The John Deere Tech Program goals:

1. Provide technical training in the area of John Deere Agricultural Equipment; specifically engines, tractor performance, power trains, hydraulic systems, electrical/electronic systems, heating & air-conditioning systems, fuel systems, tillage equipment, planting equipment, harvesting equipment, and agricultural management solutions.
   
   
2. Provide an effective training program that meets the employment needs of the John Deere Agricultural Equipment Dealership.
   
   
3. Provide students with safe working habits so as not to injure themselves, others, or personal property.
   
   
4. Instill in the student a sense of punctuality and time management

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Requirements

• It is not necessary for you to have a potential dealer sponsor at this point, please contact the college regarding sponsorship. If any dealers are interested in sponsoring you, please indicate so on your application.
  
  
• Complete the Candidate Application and return it to SCC-Milford Campus. The students accepted for this class will be chosen on a first come first served basis.
  
  
• All applicants are responsible for scheduling an appointment to take the COMPASS test. John Deere Pre-tests will be in the areas of writing, reading, and math. ACT scores may be accepted. Please call the SCC-Milford Campus Assessment Office, 402-761-8202 or 1-800-933-7223, Ext. 8202 for an appointment.
  
  
  
• Applicants with satisfactory test scores will be contacted to proceed with their interview with a John Deere dealership. Those applicants, who did not achieve satisfactory scores, will be notified as soon as possible regarding their status and recommendations for correcting deficiencies.
  
  
  
• You will be notified by mail whether or not you have been selected for the program. Those selected will also receive additional information from SCC-Milford Campus regarding registration and orientation.

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Student Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain sponsorship with John Deere dealership
• Attain a minimum grade of 2.0 in program course to continue
• Maintain attendance standards according to college policy
• Wear uniforms and safety glasses while on campus and during cooperative work experience at the dealership
• Participate in all learning activities at the scheduled times
• Provide sponsoring dealer with responsible and productive employment
• Be responsible for program costs: tuition, fees, books, and tools

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Cooperative Education

Students at Southeast Community College are employed by area businesses and industries and have the opportunity to "learn while doing" through the College's Cooperative Education Experience.

Students will work in positions related to their career goals. Student objectives are established through mutual agreement by the student, the employer, and the cooperative education experience coordinator.
Progress is evaluated at designated time(s) during the period of employment.

How Cooperative Education Works

Southeast Community College's Cooperative Education Experience is designed for students who have completed specific courses in their program of study and have achieved a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0.

Coordinators work closely with employers and students to determine the optimum Cooperative Education arrangement.

The student registers for the Cooperative Education Experience and earns college credit while being paid a salary for the cooperative experience; the salary is set by the employer and agreed upon by the student.

Cooperative Education Benefits

• A unique opportunity to apply what is learned on campus to "Real World" situations in the student's sponsoring dealership
• The student will earn a wage which will help offset college expenses
• Regular Coop Ed visitations by program instructors to insure Student Success
• Good Student Coop Ed experience + Good Sponsor Coop Ed experience = Full Time Employment