Scottsbluff High School diesel tech students tour John Deere facilities in Waterloo, Iowa

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNEP) - The Scottsbluff High School Diesel Tech students were able to tour the John Deere Engine Works and John Deere Tractor Cab & Assembly Operations in Waterloo, Iowa.

On May 8, Scottsbluff High School Diesel Tech students received a tour of the John Deere Engine Works and John Deere Tractor Cab & Assembly Operations, where all students were able to learn about Precision Ag and Auto Trac systems. Precision Ag focuses on allowing farmers to be more efficient and Auto Trac allows harvesting routes to be better programed. This trip was a part of 21 Century Equipment’s unit for the diesel tech students.

“The trip provided the students with amazing knowledge and insight of John Deere and this important industry,” SHS Internship Coordinator Derek Deaver said.

The diesel tech program allows SHS students to learn about different types of diesel equipment as well as getting first hand experience working on diesel equipment. If people have questions about the diesel tech program SHS can be contacted at 308-635-6230 or 21 Century Equipment can be contacted at 308-632-4440.

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