TRUCK DRIVER - INTERNSHIP
Meridian Community College - Meridian
910 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS, 39307
About This Program
The goal of this program is to prepare students for immediate employment as a commerical truck driver. The program includes instruction in operating diesel powered vehicles; loading and unloading cargo; reporting delays or accidents on the road; verifying loads against shipping records; and keeping necessary records. Under the supervision of a company trainer the internship course will enable the student to apply the training he/she received at Meridian Community College with the trucking company of his/her choice. The student will earn a salary during this internship (OJT). Successful competion will enable the student to drive solo with the company of his/her choice.
Credential
Certificate
Field of Study
Ground Transportation.
Related Occupation
Transportation workers move people and freight by road, rail, air, and sea. They work as truck drivers, bus operators, railroad workers, and logistics coordinators in one of the economy's most essential sectors.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$38,820/yr
$18.66/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
910 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS, 39307
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$3,461
Length (Weeks)
16
Real-World Outcomes
197 people completed this program. Of those, 127 were employed about six months after finishing (roughly 64%).
Source: Mississippi ETPL performance data via TrainingProviderResults.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
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This program is on Mississippi's approved training list for federal WIOA funds. American Job Centers can help you figure out — for free — whether you qualify. Eligible adults, young adults, and displaced workers can sometimes attend with little or no out-of-pocket cost.
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Occupation data includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Program eligibility data from TrainingProviderResults.gov, Mississippi's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) maintained under WIOA.
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