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Student Internship opportunitiesJump start your career by joining the JDTech program at Platte Valley Equipment! This two-year accredited degree program is offered at Southeast Community College in Milford, NE, and Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, SD. You’ll benefit from excellent instructors, paid internships and co-ops, hands-on learning experiences, and a skill set that prepares you for success, regardless of where your career leads you.
“Being an intern it’s been a good gig to have. Coming in to ag being completely green, Platte Valley is good at guiding you in the right direction. You still have to figure a lot of things out on your own. If you seem to have interest in the career they’ll send you to Deere school in Milford and if you graduate you’ll come out of college debt free and a guaranteed full time job.”
John Deere Technician Programs
The SCC JD Tech Program prepares students for employment as high-quality, entry-level technicians with John Deere Agricultural Equipment dealers.
Explore the SCC program and campus!The Lake Area TechKnowledge Diesel program works in close partnership with sponsoring John Deere dealerships to administer the program’s activities and ensure the training is focused on the most current technology, equipment, and tools. Students selected by this program may have the opportunity for full-time employment with the dealership upon successful completion of the program.
Explore the TechKnowledge Program and campus!Platte Valley works with various students and employees with General Diesel backgrounds. From trucks, heavy equipment, or other diesel engines we are always looking for passionate and driven diesel mechanics!