Fendt Authorized Dealers Benefit from
Certified Trained Technicians
PHOENIX, Aug. 23,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal
Technical Institute (UTI) continues to address the demand
for skilled trade technicians in the agriculture industry through
its Fendt Technician Academy, a 12-week specialized training
program taught exclusively at the UTI-Lisle campus in Lisle, Illinois, while graduates of the
program remain a top pick for Fendt authorized dealers around the
country.
Currently, 42 North American Fendt dealers have enrolled in
supporting this unique program. As part of the partnership they are
looking to graduating classes for potential employee candidates.
Since the inception of the program in the Fall of 2021, more than
40 students have enrolled in or completed the program. The training
program addresses topics such as hydraulic and electrical systems,
engine and emissions technology, powertrains and transmissions, and
FUSE® advanced farming technology systems. The
program is also designed to provide three different Fendt-based
certifications to graduates.
"We are pleased that the Fendt Technician Academy here at the
Lisle campus is creating such an
impact in the agriculture technician industry in such a short
amount of time," said UTI-Lisle Campus President Roger Gomez. "The students that initially come
to the academy do so with an enormous desire to be a part of a
truly rewarding industry and career path. Ultimately, they graduate
from the program with the training and certifications necessary to
pursue those dreams."
Among the authorized dealers is Holt AG Solutions, with dealer
locations in the Central and Northern
California regions. Holt AG Solutions has hired six total
graduates from the academy program, and those employees are
thriving in an ever-changing and demanding industry landscape.
"Holt AG Solutions is proud to partner with ACGO to provide a
pathway for the graduates of the Fendt Technician Academy as they
enter the workforce," said Josh
Hughes, Branch GM of Holt AG Solutions. "The machinery we
sell and service for our customers has an express impact on not
only their livelihood, but the economy as a whole and these
technicians have a direct role in ensuring that Fendt tractors can
accomplish just that."
"I have been able to apply exactly what I learned in the Fendt
Technician Academy at UTI-Lisle into my everyday responsibilities
at Holt AG Solutions in Northern
California," said Field Service Technician of Holt AG
Solutions, Dalton Butler, and a
graduate of the Fendt Technician Academy. "The training academy
teaches all the relevant materials and theories to help us
technicians properly maintain these sophisticated machines."
The Fendt Technician Academy was originally announced in
February of 2021 with AGCO Corporation, a globally-recognized
manufacturer of agriculture machinery. Classes began in the Fall of
the same year.
"AGCO continues to lead the way in innovation and efficiency
with products like our award-winning Fendt tractors. We are excited
to partner with other industry leading organizations like UTI who
will help train the next generation of certified technicians. This
comprehensive curriculum includes both classroom theory and
technical hands-on application to prepare the graduates for real
world scenarios at the dealerships," said Manager of Technical
Training, Ash Alt, of AGCO North America.
The program tuition and housing cost are both funded by Fendt
and requires of commitment of one year of employment at a Fendt
authorized dealer upon graduation.
About Universal Technical Institute
Founded in 1965 and headquartered
in Phoenix, Universal Technical Institute's mission is to
serve our students, partners and communities by providing quality
education and support services for in-demand careers. More than
250,000 students have graduated from one of UTI's 16 campuses
located
across Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North
Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Texas. UTI's campuses are accredited by the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC),
while its employer-aligned technical training programs are offered
under four brands: Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle
Mechanics Institute / Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical
Institute, and MIAT College of Technology. For more information and
a complete list of all programs offered, please visit
www.uti.edu or follow on LinkedIn @UniversalTechnicalInstitute
or Twitter at @news_UTI.
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the
design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural solutions and
delivers high-tech solutions for farmers feeding the world through
its full line of equipment and related services. AGCO products are
sold through five core brands, Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey
Ferguson®, Precision Planting® and Valtra®, supported by Fuse®
smart farming solutions. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in
Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net
sales of approximately $11.1 billion
in 2021. For more information,
visit http://www.agcocorp.com . For company news,
information and events, please follow us on Twitter: @AGCOCorp. For
financial news on Twitter, please follow the hashtag #AGCOIR.
Media Contact
Alanna Vitucci
avitucci@uti.edu
480-710-6843
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