Agriculture Power Technology

The Agricultural Power Technology (APT) Program offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree that prepares students for a career as an agricultural technician. With this degree, the graduate has the option of continuing their education to earn a Bachelor's degree at the university of their choice, or go directly into the workforce.
 
The APT Program consists of classroom and lab courses as well as a paid internship that comprises half the student's degree. This means the student will spend eight weeks on campus and eight weeks working a paid position at the dealership of their choice.  The curriculum was designed in cooperation with service technicians using state of the art equipment and experienced faculty.  This collaboration ensures that the students receive the highest degree of educational training toward their career pursuit.  
 
Our program is supported by major corporations such as:  John Deere, Case/IH, New Holland, Caterpillar and AGCO, with 86 dealerships statewide providing internship options. The APT Program guarantees 100 percent placement for students receiving an Associate of Applied Science Degree. The average starting salary for graduates of our program is $32,000. For more information on this department, please contact Rod Stewart at rods@prattcc.edu or call 620-450-2272.

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PCC host tractor safety course

Pratt Community College, along with K-State Research and Extension will offer a Tractor Safety Training course on Saturday, April 28. This safety course will involve Pratt, Barber, Stafford and Kiowa Counties, along with the surrounding areas.

“This course certifies 14 and 15 year-olds to drive ag equipment for others families, which is required by the state,” said Rod...more »

Stewart happy with decision to teach

Teaching was never something that Pratt Community College instructor Rod Stewart saw himself doing.

Stewart started teaching classes in the Agricultural Power Technology program 13 years ago after being asked.

“You don’t get asked to teach at a college very often,” he said. “I was intrigued and it has worked out well.”

Before starting his...more »

Program receives tractor through grant

Wanting to be able to teach students on the newest equipment available, Pratt Community College asked for a new tractor in the Ag Power Technology department with this year’s grant money.
Every year the school receives the State Vocational Capital Outlay Grant, which is funded through the Kansas Board of Regents.
 
“We wanted to provide the department with a...more »

Strohl Received Ag Power Foundation from PCC

After learning about farm equipment used in fields today, Keith Strohl started working with advanced technology for Record Harvest Enterprise, Inc.
Strohl graduated from Pratt Community College’s Ag Power Technology Program in 2003 and then went to Fort Hays State University, through PCC, where he received a degree in Technical Leadership.
 
At his job now, Strohl...more »

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