This summer, Noah Noble, a 2022 Mt. Carmel High School graduate, will begin his career in diesel technology with Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners as part of John Deere’s TECH program.

Noble, who played baseball and football in high school, says he is excited to begin a career in ag technology, while also being able to stay in the local community. While pursuing his associate’s degree, he will intern at SN Partners’ Albion, IL location.

“I’m excited to learn all that I can this summer in a hands-on environment,” Noble says.

Jake Drone, SN Partners’ Divisional Service Director, is happy to have Noble on board. “Noah is a great student, and he will make a wonderful addition to our team,” Drone says. “He has a great work ethic.”

Chris Taylor, Mt. Carmel High School guidance counselor, stresses the importance of the trades when discussing potential career paths with students.

“Students need to realize that the U.S. needs qualified people in these vital roles,” Taylor says. “These jobs are in high demand; and they pay very well.”

Josh Flint, SN Partners’ VP of Human Resources, adds that today’s farm equipment requires highly-skilled technicians to keep up with John Deere’s cutting edge technology.

“SN Partners recognizes that these roles are vital to the success of our business,” he says. “These aren’t the tractors and combines from 30 years ago. These machines highly technical and we need more technicians with the proper training to keep our farmer customers in the field.”

Once Noble completes the John Deere TECH program, SN Partners will reimburse him for the $24,000 program. In addition, he has a job waiting for him as a service technician.

On May 5, 2022, Flint and Taylor coordinated to host a signing day at Mt. Carmel High School for Noble to celebrate his commitment to SN Partners. “Our company has a history of providing top-notch service to our customers,” Flint notes. “Noah represents the next generation of students who are stepping up to help farmers keep U.S. families fed.”