Since 1989, SCC has partnered with John Deere to train entry level technicians for the company's vast network of dealerships. The partnership has strengthened the agricultural machinery industry and has become a model for other John Deere Tech programs across the U.S. and Canada.
Location Offered: Milford only
Overview
SCC’s John Deere Tech program is a cooperative effort between John Deere Co., the John Deere Dealership Network and SCC. It is designed to be completed in seven quarters (21 months). Students are on campus participating in lecture/lab courses during five of the 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, students are paid, helping offset the costs of college. The program is fully accredited by the state of Nebraska and by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Mission
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.
Job Outlook
Employment for students who enter SCC’s program is excellent. Graduates reported an average starting salary of $13.70 per hour, with a high of $15 per hour.