Kenworth partners with WyoTech to get students up to speed on OEM's products

“The Kenworth NextTech program will build a strong pipeline of trained technicians with hands-on experience working with Kenworth’s advanced trucks and powertrains,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth’s assistant general manager for sales and marketing. “Through our collaboration with WyoTech, the Kenworth NextTech program will be key to creating a sustainable workforce for our dealers and ensure exceptional service for our customers.”

The program will be available to any enrolled WyoTech student and include access to training and service tools used by Kenworth dealership technicians.

More specifically, the initiative will give WyoTech students free access to the Kenworth Essentials dealer training modules required for all new Kenworth techs and allow them to enroll in certification courses on Kenworth Service Systems, Kenworth Electrical Systems, and Kenworth Diagnostics. Also, students will be able to work on Kenworth trucks equipped with Paccar MX engines and powertrains, as well as Paccar MX engines and MX engine tool kits. They’ll also be able to use Kenworth’s DAVIE4 diagnostic service tools and software licensing, and take advantage of a WyoTech-dedicated Kenworth program manager.

The students’ training will involve using real-world tools in a simulated shop environment, allowing them to graduate with Kenworth certifications.