Billings, Mont. – RDO Equipment Co. announced today that it has formalized a Registered Apprenticeship pathway with the Montana Department of Labor & Industry to train heavy equipment service technicians across the state.
“Service technicians are more in demand in Montana than ever before,” said Sarah Swanson, Commissioner of Labor & Industry. “With more people leaving the field than entering it, now is the time to tear down barriers to entry and provide robust skills training in every corner of the state. I am so pleased to see our employer partners recognizing the value of Registered Apprenticeships in building talent pipelines that help grow their businesses while strengthening our labor force.”
RDO Equipment Co’s Service Technician Registered Apprenticeship program is an entry-level opportunity that provides training and on-the-job mentorship over the course of three to four years, leveling employees up to a Service Technician III capacity at the end of the program. Apprentices receive direct instruction from John Deere University, 6,000-8,000 hours of paid work alongside an experienced mentor technician, and a validated credential recognized across the U.S.
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