Ivan Elizondo, Earl Bannon, Jimmy Smith (Workforce Developer), Bob Wentzell (Instructor), Bill Jeffery, Dreka Linwood, Joshua Herrera, Matthew McCord, Mike Jones (Program Director).
During the month of August, the Professional Truck Driving Academy graduated nine candidates from three different cohorts. Seven of those candidates were in our weekday course, and the other two candidates were from our weekend course. The academy has served over 50 individuals since Sept 2020.
“When I submitted the proposal to start this program, I projected that we’d serve 40 individuals. I am pleased with how this year turned out, and I’m hopeful about years to come," Jimmy Smith, NTCC Workforce Developer, said.
The four-week professional driving academy includes 160 hours of training and the cost includes the DOT physical, drug screen, MVR and CDL permit. Students spend 50 hours in the classroom and 110 hours on the road driving. The cost is $4,191 and financial aid may be available.
To sign up or for more information, please call 903-434-8330 or e-mail continuinged@ntcc.edu. You can also learn more at www.ntcc.edu/continuinged. Students must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a DOT physical, drug screen and MVR check.
