John Deere Tech (AAS.JDAT)
A new generation of farm equipment demands a new generation of service technicians. To meet this demand, John Deere Company has created the John Deere Tech program and has selected Lake Land College as one of a limited number of North American sites.The John Deere Tech program, offered jointly by John Deere and Lake Land College in cooperation with John Deere dealers, offers students many unique opportunities including earning a salary while learning through on-the-job training at a participating dealership; training on the latest John Deere tractors, combines and implements and learning the newest diagnostic and servicing procedures.
Students also have the opportunity to move directly into employment with their sponsoring dealership upon successful completion of this associate in applied science degree program.
To apply for the John Deere Tech program:
1. complete the Lake Land College application/intent to enroll at https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/enroll
2. work with your John Deere dealer to complete the dealer sponsorship form - if you do not have a dealer sponsor, please contact Russ Neu to discuss getting one
3. take the Mechanical Reasoning test through the Testing Center (217-234-5301 or tutoringandtesting@lakelandcollege.edu).
4. contact your John Deere Tech Counselor for orientation and registration.
Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
Catalog Term Year: 2024 Fall
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