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Class A CDL
160 Driving Academy - Renton

Class A CDL

160 Driving Academy - Renton ETPL

To prepare students to pass all examinations required to receive a Class A CDL. Students will be well versed in the General Knowledge, Combination Vehicles, and Air Brakes sections of the CDL manual. Additionally, students will be prepped to pass the Pre-Trip Inspection, Backing Skills, and Road Skills examinations in the yard. Upon completion of training and successful examination, students will be prepared to take the necessary exam to obtain their Class A CDL. Graduates of this course will be able to work for trucking companies, bus companies, and any other private or government requiring a Class A CDL. Some typical jobs for graduates include tractor trailer driver, bus driver, and garbage truck drivers.

Visit the program website Michelle Brown Director of Government and Community Partnerships Government and Other Funding (309) 306-9024 mbrown@160drivingacademy.com

Financial information

Total tuition

$7,000.00

Total required fees

$400.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Renton

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning, Hybrid or Blended Program, In-Person Variable Sites

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

8 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

160

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Students must be a high school graduate or possess the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma. The student must provide documentation of graduation from high school or equivalent in the form of a valid high school diploma, GED certificate, or transcript confirming that the student meets or exceeds the academic achievement equivalent to a high school diploma in the US.

  1. Applicants unable to provide the above may complete and provide proof of one of the following:
    1. Passing the written knowledge test for a Commercial Learner's Permit.
    2. Passing the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) with a minimum score of an 11.

 

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

Class A CDL 

Employment performance results

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Completion rate

81%

Employment rate

67%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$28

Typical (median) annual earnings

$58,000

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Transportation and Warehousing

33%

Management of Companies

28%

Administrative Support

9%

Wholesale Trade

7%

Retail Trade

6%

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
211
Completion rate
81%
Average number of students who completed each year
106
Gender
Male
90%
Female
10%
Race

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
28%
30 to 39
39%
40 to 49
25%
50 and over
9%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
78%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
16%