If you're interested in becoming a John Deere technician, there isn’t just one way to get there.

At Gooseneck Implement, we offer two strong education paths that both lead to the same goal: a hands-on career supporting the equipment that keeps farmers and ranchers running.

The question isn’t which program is better. It’s which program fits you best.

Option 1: JDTECH Virtual Program (Work While You Learn Close to Home)

Our JDTECH Virtual Program, offered through Arkansas State University–Beebe, is designed for students who want to start working right away without relocating for school.

With this program, you:

• Work full-time at a Gooseneck location from day one
• Complete coursework online
• Gain daily hands-on shop experience
• Earn full-time wages and benefits while in school
• Receive tuition reimbursement support after graduation

This path is a great fit if you:

• Want to stay close to home
• Prefer learning by doing
• Are ready to start earning immediately
• Are changing careers or entering the workforce right away

It’s a practical, flexible option built around real life.

Option 2: JDTECH On-Campus Program (College Experience + Internship Training)

Our JDTECH Program through North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) offers a traditional college experience combined with dealership internship opportunities.

With this program, you:

• Attend classes on campus in Wahpeton
• Participate in John Deere lab-based technical training
• Complete internships with your sponsoring Gooseneck location
• Build dealership experience during school breaks
• Step into a full-time technician role after graduation

This path is a great fit if you:

• Want the on-campus college experience
• Enjoy structured classroom learning
• Like dedicated lab training time
• Plan to transition into a technician role after graduation

It’s a strong choice for students ready to immerse themselves in both college life and technical training.

What Both Programs Have in Common

No matter which path you choose, both programs are designed to set you up for long-term success as a John Deere technician at Gooseneck Implement.

Both include:

• A 2-year accredited associate degree
• John Deere-specific technical training
• Tool discount opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement support
• Real dealership experience
• A direct path into a full-time technician career

Most importantly, both paths connect you with a team that’s invested in your success from the start.

A Career That Keeps Agriculture Running

John Deere technicians do more than repair equipment. They diagnose problems, work with advanced technology, and support the farmers and ranchers who rely on their machines every day.

It’s a career that combines:

• Hands-on mechanical skill
• Diagnostic technology
• Problem solving
• Purpose-driven work supporting agriculture

And it’s one of the most in-demand career paths in the industry today.

Not Sure Which Option Fits You Best? Let’s Talk.

Choosing your next step after high school—or your next career move—doesn’t have to be complicated.

Our team is here to help you explore both JDTECH pathways and figure out which one fits your goals best.

Learn more about both programs here:

JDTECH Virtual Program: gooseneckimp.com/virtualjdtech
JDTECH On-Campus Program: gooseneckimp.com/jdtechprogram

Or join us at an upcoming Career Night to meet the team, tour the shop, and see what a technician career at Gooseneck Implement looks like in real life.

Upcoming Career Night Dates:
(6:00–7:00 PM | Free meal provided)

• Velva – Tuesday, April 7
• Minot – Wednesday, April 8
• Rugby – Thursday, April 9
• Mohall – Thursday, April 9
• Harvey – Thursday, April 16

Your future starts here.