Building the Ag Workforce: Inside Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture’s Veterinary Technology Program

Dr. Kelly Bruns from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture discusses how the college prepares students for careers in agriculture.

CURTIS, Neb. (RFD-TV) — Agriculture relies on a workforce of skilled, job-ready professionals, and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is focused on helping develop that next generation through hands-on education.

Dr. Kelly Bruns, interim director of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, joined us to discuss the school’s mission and approach.

In his interview with RFD-TV, Bruns highlighted the college’s veterinary technology program, including details about NCTA’s new online offering. He described NCTA as a small campus with a big feel, emphasizing its close-knit learning environment.

Bruns also outlined additional opportunities available to students through the college and shared how prospective students can learn more about the programs NCTA offers.

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