SEARCY, Ark. — Arkansas State University-Beebe announced the addition of the Kubota TECH Center of Excellence training program to its power sports and diesel technology curriculum at its Searcy campus.
As a result of the partnership with Kubota TECH, students completing the ASU-Beebe power sports or diesel technology programs will be prepared to enter the workforce as highly skilled Kubota technicians through industry supported curriculum, diagnostic tools, hands-on training and stackable certifications.
“As a valued Kubota TECH partnering school, we appreciate your ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of diesel technicians,” said Jeff Wagley, manager of educational partnerships at Kubota Tractor Corp. “Together, we are working to create greater awareness of career opportunities within the industry and connect prospective students with high-quality training pathways.”
Through Kubota TECH’s partnership with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), ASU-Beebe will be recognized as an NC3 Leadership School. The Kubota TECH NC3 certification program provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to perform tasks on Kubota equipment effectively and efficiently.
Dr. Blake Perkins, vice chancellor for academics at ASU-Beebe, said: “The collaboration with Kubota TECH reflects our commitment to equipping our students with the skills needed for successful careers in the power sports and diesel technology industries, allowing us to provide our students with opportunities and access to industry-leading training and certification.”
Kubota TECH is dedicated to education and works with each school to develop world-class Kubota Centers of Excellence. NC3 is the administering body for industry credentials. For Kubota, this eliminates the burden of establishing and maintaining the many relationships and contracts with schools. NC3’s ecosystem is scalable, flexible and inherently provides better access to education, while providing critical manufacturer expertise to students.