Mercer County Community College’s new Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training Program, offered in partnership with Ancora Education, through MCCC’s Department of Workforce Education, is designed to prepare learners to sit for the CDL A exam, which is provided through the course.
Through this program, students can become licensed and get started in one of the most in-demand careers in the country in as little as four weeks. Fueled by a curriculum that provides a 4:1 student teacher ratio, students are trained to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pick-up/delivery points.
Covered topics include: vehicle inspections, cargo handling, size/weight laws, range maneuvers, general maintenance procedures, motor carrier safety regulations, hours of service, trip planning, accident prevention, and more. Students will also receive instruction in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and be introduced to behind-the-wheel requirements including basic instruments, controls, and operating characteristics of a commercial motor vehicle.
“Given the heightened demand for CDL drivers, fueled by the continued rise in e-commerce and supply chain needs, Mercer County Community College is excited to announce the launch of a new CDL program. We are proud to partner with Ancora Education, a highly respected leader in the industry, to provide essential training,” said Dr. Gonzalo Perez, assistant vice president for academic affairs, workforce education and innovation at MCCC. “We are hopeful that this partnership will provide long-term employment in high-demand jobs and an above average living wage to those who complete the program. This collaboration reinforces our ongoing commitment to develop and offer programs that equip our community with the skills needed to meet a growing job market, both in Mercer County and beyond.”
Natalie Williams, vice president of Ancora Training, said “We are delighted to have this opportunity to partner with MCCC. A new generation of people are learning about education options that offer a faster on-ramp to a new career than other pathways. There is a strong demand for commercial vehicle drivers nationwide, and getting a CDL opens the door to a world of opportunities in the transportation and logistics field.”
The next CDL cohort is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 25. For more information about this program and/or registration, contact Jennifer Kaklamanis, Director, Workforce Education, at kaklamaj@mccc.edu.
