New CDL Training Programs at Two Colleges Pave the Way for Trucking Opportunities
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) celebrated the launch of its first class in mid-April with a ribbon-cutting event held a few weeks prior. (Natchitoches Area chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
A recent publication by BPCC highlights that two community colleges are stepping up to provide commercial driver license (CDL) training programs in California and Louisiana, aiming to pave the way for students interested in truck driving careers.
Nestled within California’s Mojave Desert, Barstow Community College has teamed up with Chicago’s 160 Driving Academy to roll out its CDL training. Barstow is strategically located at a major freight crossroads where Interstates 15 and 40 meet along with Routes 58 and 247. This bustling area sees around 19 million vehicles annually as it connects los Angeles to Las Vegas.
“At Barstow Community College, we understand how crucial career education is for equipping our students for today’s job market,” stated Eva bagg, BCC superintendent-president.”By collaborating with industry leaders like the 160 Driving Academy, we’re bringing specialized training right here on campus.”
This partnership aims not only to fill local trucking positions but also offers valuable opportunities for residents to acquire skills that can lead them toward better futures right in their hometowns.
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The agreement entails that BCC will provide classroom facilities while the renowned driving academy will manage all aspects of the CDL program across its extensive network of over 150 locations nationwide. Notably,this makes BCC the first community college in California to collaborate with this academy.
“This partnership enhances access to truck driver training for local students eager to enter the transportation sector,” according to statements from BCC officials.
The curriculum includes a thorough structure where students must complete both classroom instruction totaling about 40 hours at BCC and an additional hands-on driving experience amounting to around 120 hours at one of the academy’s facilities—ensuring they are well-prepared for their licensing exams.
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Victoria Ramos from Barstow’s driving academy emphasized their commitment: “Our instructors guide students through every phase—both academically and practically—to equip them with essential knowledge and skills needed in this growing field.”
BCC has been serving its community since its establishment back in ’59 as a two-year public institution catering not just Barstow but also nearby high desert towns like Baker and Yermo.
Eugene Butticci from the barstow Chamber praised this initiative as vital support towards economic growth by enhancing access for locals into lucrative careers such as professional truck driving. p>
Bossier Parish Community College Launches New Program
A bit further east near Shreveport lies BPCC which recently kicked off its own CDL program at Natchitoches campus after being based primarily out of bossier City along with another site called Sabine Valley Campus.
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