Get on the road to a great paying career!
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The Owens CDL Training Program is unique, unlike other programs, offering small classes, personal attention from instructors and affordable tuition. Licensed by the State of Ohio and taught by licensed instructors, the program provides rigorous training with 200 course hours – 56 in the classroom and 144 hours of hands-on training on the road in our big rigs!
This course is designed to provide you with the skills needed to become a Professional CDL Class A Truck Driver in one of the fastest growing industries in America.
FUNDING SOURCES AVAILABLE
Owens collaborates with a number of government-funded programs such as:
- Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA)
- Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
- Dislocated Worker Program
- Laid-off workers find new job opportunities.
- Individuals find careers in high demand occupations.
- Provide workers with the tools necessary to advance their careers.
These programs provide qualified participants with some, or all, of the tuition costs, as well as other services and funds to assist in the pursuit of a new employment opportunity.
STUDENT LOANS
Many lenders know and understand the importance of the Trucking Industry for our economy. They offer a variety of private loans to cover the cost of Truck Driving Schools. A personal loan can be a great way to start your training, when the timing is right for you and get you on your way to a great career. Ask us for more details.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
The Owens Community College Truck Driving Program is one of the oldest and best-connected programs in the State of Ohio. What that means is, we have long-standing partnerships with the leading employers in the Trucking Industry. Recruiters routinely come to Owens to meet with our students near the completion of the course, to interview and hopefully hire our students as quickly as possible. They sometimes offer attractive sign-on bonuses!
Owens offers lifetime career assistance through our Workforce office, so we are here for you if you need us down the road.
VETERANS SERVICES
Once again, Owens Community College is top-ranked for its veteran-friendly status! In our on-going efforts to assist those who have kept us safe, we remind returning veterans, you have 30 days to convert your “military CDL” to a civilian license.
For those of you seeking a CDL for the first time, we welcome your calls at (567) 661-2689. Thank you for your service!
| Ohio = The Best State for Truck Drivers*! | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | Most in-demand occupation | Ohio |
| Jobs! | 11,249 | Ohio |
| Average Annual Salary | $71,044 | Ohio |
| Lowest 10 percent Earn | $34,000 | Ohio |
| Highest 10 percent Earn | $144,000 | Ohio |
* https://www.zippia.com/truck-driver-jobs/best-states/
Owens Student Class A CDL Training – Day Classes
Classes are five weeks long, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer Schedule 2020
Monday, August 3 through Friday, September 4
CDL Driving Skills Exam: TBD
Fall Semester 2020
Tuesday, September 8 through Monday, October 9
CDL Driving Skills Exam: TBD
Tuesday, October 12 through Friday, November 13
(No class Wednesday, November 11)
CDL Driving Skills Exam: TBD
Monday, November 16 through Tuesday, December 22
(No class Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27)
CDL Driving Skills Exam: TBD
Winter Semester 2021
Monday, January 4 through Friday, February 5
CDL Driving Skills Exam: TBD