Reedley College Mechanized Agriculture

The Equipment Service Technician Program at Reedley College is sponsored and supported by Quinn Company, CAT dealer of the central valley and LA.

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Heads up to anyone looking to enroll in our Equipment Technician program. Our mandatory new student orientations for the Spring 2024 semester is Tuesday October 24th & Tuesday November 28th at 6PM in LSH 1 on the Reedley College campus. Scan the QR code to register.

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Here are some first week highlights of instruction from our MAG program!!! We’ve also seen huge growth in our program as we are at near capacity for all our MAG courses. #ReedleyCollege #QuinnCat #futuretechnician #hydraulics #fpti #multimeters

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Today we had the pleasure in observing some of our 19V internship students in the south Valley today!!! It’s always great to see our students in action at their workplace.

[Reedley College Mechanized Agriculture @RCMechAg]

Congrats to Tim Collins of Bakersfield ROC on receiving a 4 cylinder Perkins Diesel engine! We look forward to be working with Bakersfield ROC in becoming an AED accredited HS program in the near future. Thank you @Quinn_Cat for the engine donation. #futuretechnician @ROC_CTEC

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Today we had the pleasure in hosting 10 middle school students from Madera Unified School District. Students got a tour of the facilities and also got a lesson in constructing basic hydraulic circuits. Thank you Madera FFA and @MUnified for the opportunity to host these students.

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We were also joined by Hugo Rodriquez from CA Truck Centers, who presented on the current industry outlook on mechanics and techs in CA.
The Accreditation allows our Mech Ag dept, as well as our industry partners, to work more closely with high schools in CA!!!

[Reedley College Mechanized Agriculture @RCMechAg]

Last week we had the pleasure of presenting to 18 CA high school Ag Mechanics programs at the California Ag Teachers Association (CATA) Summer Conference. The Presentation was centered around the benefits of Accrediting their Ag Mechanics programs through the AED Foundation.

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A huge shout out to Reedley College Welding Instructor, Andy Mancini. He designed, fabricated, and finished this awesome sign for the hallway of our Mechanized Ag shop!!!

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@californiaffa Congratulations Linden FFA!!!

[Reedley College Mechanized Agriculture @RCMechAg]

Today we had the pleasure in hosting over 60 students from the Fowler FFA chapter!!! Activities such as these are a great way to educate students on the opportunities awaiting from the after high school in the heavy equipment repair industry. @Quinn_Cat @reedleycollege @SCCCD

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Tomorrow is the big day!!!

Our Mechanized AG students have been preparing to host over 200 Ag Mechanics students throughout 3 different contests. Best of luck to the FFA students competing tomorrow in Ag Mechanics, Farm Power, and Small Engines contests. @californiaffa #CDE

[Reedley College Mechanized Agriculture @RCMechAg]

Today we had the pleasure in hosting 11 students from Farmersville HS. Our MAG 20 students did a great job showing these seniors the ropes on operating a tractor and forklift. We hope to see some of these future technicians in the fall!!! @SCCCD @reedleycollege #futuretechs #CTE

[Reedley College Mechanized Agriculture @RCMechAg]

Students today in our MAG 21 power trains class are starting the process of disassembling their Backhoe Loader transmissions. #quinncat #bhl #futuretechnician #scccd #reedleycollege

[Reedley College Mechanized Agriculture @RCMechAg]

Today we had the pleasure in hosting 16 future technicians from the Sanger FFA Ag Mechanics Club. Students helped our MAG 20 students breakdown a 3406C in-line 6 Diesel engine!!!! #futuretechnicians #powermechanics #CTE #QuinnCAT #reedleycollege #SCCCD #CAFFA #AgMech

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Today we had the pleasure in hosting some seniors from Madera South High School's Power Mechanics Ag program. Students worked with our MAG students to complete labs as well as operate Skid Steers and Field Forklifts. @MUnified @californiaffa #powermechanics #reedleycollege

[Reedley College Mechanized Agriculture @RCMechAg]

Today at the World Ag Expo we have some of our best and brightest Mechanized Ag students posted up at the Reedley College AGNR booth all day today!!!! Come by for some awesome giveaways and information on our CAT Equipment Technician program!!!

[Reedley College Mechanized Agriculture @RCMechAg]

Last week we had the pleasure in touring the Quinn CAT facilities in Selma led by Branch Manager Bill Padgett. Student’s also had the opportunity to tour the fluid sampling laboratory and got a lesson on lubricants used in heavy equipment and on highway truck industry. #quinncat

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Help us get the word out!!!

Our CAT Equipment Technician program orientations for Fall 2023 are March 21st and May 3rd. Scan the QR code or check for a link in the comments for registration details!!!
@SCCCD @reedleycollege @Quinn_Cat @californiaffa @Valleyrop @CaliforniaCTE

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@mcoerop @FCOE_CTE @MUnified @SangerUnified