Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology History

In May, 1998, Caterpillar Inc. released information to the public & press regarding a partnership program in conjunction with Illinois Central college to create the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Training program.

This unique program was designed to train students to become entry-level technicians for the dealerships that buy, sell, and repair Caterpillar machines and equipment.

Groundbreaking for the 1.5 million dollar facility was held on May 18, 1998. First classes began in June of 1999 in the new facility.

The Illinois Central College Caterpillar Dealer Service program is well recognized and has been featured in magazines such as: "Workforce Connection" and "Equipment World", which the articles spoke about ICC and Caterpillar paving the way to a new and exciting learning experience.

This program has also won numerous awards both through students competing at VICA (Skills USA competitions) and through the program itself. That proves that both the students and the staff care about taking big strides with this program.

Illinois Central College's Caterpillar Dealer Service program is backed by Caterpillar Inc. and the State of Illinois, making the program transferable to a 4-year college and also making it reputable within the dealership industry.

Students in this program know the great feeling of accomplishing the tasks involved with working engines and machines with the biggest name in the equipment industry...so if you enjoy a challenge and you feel that this career is right for you, "Think Big" about your future with Illinois Central College and the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Training program.