DULUTH,
Ga., Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO
Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design,
manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and
precision ag technology, celebrated the grand opening of the AGCO
Technician Training Center at Parkland
College in Champaign,
Illinois. The new 22,000 square-foot facility is the home of
the school's AGCO Agriculture Service Technician Associate in
Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program, which provides instruction
specific to the company's popular machinery and precision ag
technologies. Made possible by a $5
million donation from AGCO Corporation, this advanced
training center is set to revolutionize diesel technology education
and address the critical shortage of skilled technicians in the
agricultural industry.
The AGCO AAS program at Parkland
College is registered as an official apprenticeship through
the U.S. Department of Labor, providing students with a unique
combination of classroom learning, paid on-the-job training and
nationally recognized credentials. The new facility offers
state-of-the-art immersive classroom technology, 18,000 square-feet
of shop space stocked with special tooling and training aids and
access to some of the latest equipment from AGCO's
Fendt®, Massey
Ferguson® and PTx™ brands for a highly relevant,
hands-on learning environment. The location will also host training
events for AGCO's dealer network, at which student-apprentices can
learn alongside veteran industry technicians.
AGCO's North American dealer network actively seeks passionate
students to sponsor through internships, mentorships and
post-graduate employment opportunities. The apprenticeship degree
program aligns with the company's Farmer First strategy and
FarmerCore™ initiative by preparing a well-trained workforce for
high-demand careers that support the economic growth of farmers and
their communities.
"Today's equipment and precision ag technologies require highly
skilled technicians to keep our farmers farming," said Eric Hansotia, AGCO's Chairman, President, and
CEO. "This facility demonstrates AGCO's commitment to future
technicians, farmers and dealers, ensuring reliable operations and
successful farming across the region."
To learn more about the AGCO Agriculture Service Technician
A.A.S. degree program, go to AgTechnician.com and
Parkland.edu/AGCO.
Fendt and Massey Ferguson are
registered trademarks of AGCO. FarmerCore and PTx are trademarks of
AGCO.
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the
design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and
precision ag technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM
customers through its differentiated brand portfolio, including
leading brands Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's
full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps
farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and
headquartered in Duluth, Georgia,
USA, AGCO had net sales of approximately $14.4 billion in 2023. For more information,
visit www.agcocorp.com.
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