Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. has sponsored a new class of students who began the 74-week Construction & Forestry Technology program at Southeast Community College in Milford, NE. It is a partnership between John Deere Construction & Forestry, participating John Deere dealerships, such as Murphy Tractor, and local colleges. As a John Deere partnership program, it is designed specifically to prepare individuals for troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment. Successful students completing curriculum receive tuition reimbursement and a tool allowance. Graduates are guaranteed job placement at a Murphy Tractor location and earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree, in John Deere Construction & Forestry Technology. Names of pupils and participating Murphy Tractor branches are:
"We are very excited and proud to support the class of 2015. We have 14 students this session, many of which previously worked at our dealer locations, before starting their training at SCC. By teaming up with SCC and John Deere C&F, we provide modern schooling, tools and hands-on training to meet the demands of ever-changing advances in machine technology and design. Since the introduction of this program 13 years ago, it has proven to be a valuable source in helping us grow our skilled workforce, and add certified technicians committed to John Deere’s construction equipment," said Rich Fawson, General Manager – Service, Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc.
Murphy Tractor and Equipment Co., Inc. is headquartered in Park City, KS. The organization has 28 locations throughout the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Nebraska. For more information about Murphy Tractor and the John Deere Partnership Program, go to www.murphytractor.com, career page.
This story also appears on Forestry Equipment Guide.
