Dealer Service Technology
This program is a partnership between Portland Community College, Caterpillar Corp and the four Northwest Caterpillar dealerships. It is an industry specific two-year associate degree program with required on-the-job training/internships at a sponsoring Caterpillar dealership. It is designed to prepare individuals to become qualified Caterpillar service technicians. Students learn how to work on many types of Caterpillar equipment including agricultural, construction, forestry, power generation, and earth moving equipment.