ISU-John Deere program prepares student apprentices for workforce
12 Aug 2022
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A program run by Iowa State University professors and John Deere is helping high school graduates enter John Deere’s workforce and improve their communication skills for future employment through a new apprenticeship program.
The four-week speaking and writing course works with 50 students going into their senior year from 12 high schools and is held in John Deere facilities in Davenport, Waterloo and East Moline, Illinois.
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