Become a certified John Deere Technician
Start your career in the ag industry with hands-on training, real-world experience, and no student debt. Earn while you learn, build in-demand skills, and take the first step toward becoming a certified John Deere diesel technician.
How the C & B Apprenticeship Works
Build Skills That Matter
- Diesel engine diagnostics and repair
- Electrical and hydraulic systems
- Equipment maintenance and inspections
- Precision ag technology
- Troubleshooting real customer equipment
Is an Apprenticeship Right for You?
Not sure if an apprenticeship or an internship is the best fit?
Here's a quick comparison to see:
| Road to Success | 2-Year Apprenticeship | 3-Year Apprenticeship | |
| Pay your own up-front costs | Yes | No | No |
| Work fulltime through program | No | Yes | Yes |
| On the payroll | No | Yes | Yes |
| Travel to Mitchell once/month | No | Yes | Yes |
| Period of Time | 2 years | 2 years | 3 years |
| Location | Any accredited diesel trade school | Mitchell Tech & C & B Location | |
| At the end | Associate's Degree | John Deere Apprentice Certification from the state of South Dakota | |
| Ideal Candidate | High school student with ties to a location | New or current employee with mechanic experience but not John Deere Experience | New or Current employee without mechanic experience |
| Brand | All types of equipment and brands | Exclusively John Deere | |
| C & B's financial commitment | Up to $25,000 paid annually for 5 years after successful graduation | Paid as a regular, full-time employee; program is paid for; travel and hotels paid for | |
