SUNY Cobleskill and the New York State Department of Transportation are hoping to bolster the technician workforce through an internship program for students studying Agricultural Engineering and Diesel Technology.
Students are able to train on heavy equipment like tractors and front-end loaders while working inside large labs. They are also connected to internships with private and public entities, like NYSDOT. The hands-on experience in the classroom and out in the field are crucial, if you ask officials with the department, because they say they’re grappling with a technician shortage.
