Join Valley Plains Equipment at SkillsUSA TECHSPO 2025
Platte Valley Equipment showcasing TechKnowledge at SkillsUSA TECHSPO ’25 is a highlight of this year’s premier career and technical education event. We’re excited to announce that Platte Valley Equipment will proudly attend the 2025 SkillsUSA TECHSPO, where we’ll spotlight the Platte Valley Equipment TechKnowledge diesel program. This initiative prepares the next generation of certified John Deere technicians. Held at the Georgia World Congress Center, the TECHSPO is part of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC)—a hub for industry leaders, educators, and students nationwide.
Explore Hands-On Learning and Career Opportunities
TECHSPO gives thousands of students the chance to explore hands-on learning, advanced technologies, and new career opportunities. Moreover, it connects students, educators, and industry leaders from across the country. For PVE, TECHSPO is the ideal platform to educate students about the Platte Valley Equipment TechKnowledge diesel program. This program, in partnership with Lake Area Technical College (LATC), blends classroom instruction with hands-on shop experience. This combination ensures students gain the practical skills and certifications needed to succeed in today’s workforce.
Why the TechKnowledge Diesel Technician Program Stands Out
Students enrolled in the Platte Valley Equipment TechKnowledge diesel program benefit from paid internships, tool packages, and mentorship from expert technicians. They graduate with industry certifications and the skills needed to thrive in the field. Platte Valley Equipment showcasing TechKnowledge at SkillsUSA TECHSPO ’25 is a great way to highlight how the program builds workforce-ready technicians through a proven educational model. Learn more about the opportunity at Platte Valley Equipment Careers.
Hear from a Successful Graduate
Treyton Mead, a student in the program, shares his experience:
“The John Deere program is actually a great program to take in 8 months—well, now in 10 months. I like how it’s 2 months on campus and 3 months for internship. The only flaw about the program is not having a big variety of machines to work on and learn about. The program helps you get certified in many ways to become a great tech out in the field, like your MAC for AC, and your AED for knowledge on everything. The instructors also help out by giving us what they know is best for us by getting us ready for the outside workforce. When I was first doing college, I didn’t know whether to stay in my home state or come here. When I did my first visit up here, I really enjoyed it and thought that being the first Platte Valley to graduate in the program would start something new for the school and our workforce, which I feel like it did. It’s a fantastic college and program—and also the instructors—for helping us get where we are.”
Treyton’s feedback highlights the value of real-world training, instructor support, and the pride of being part of something groundbreaking.
Visit Us at TECHSPO
📍 Visit us at Booth #584
📅 June 24–26, 2025
🏟️ Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Be sure to stop by and meet our team to explore career paths. Discover how we’re committed to growing the next generation of skilled agricultural technicians.
