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School Name and Address

Contact for more information

Teamsters/AGC Training Center
2410 East Saint Helens Street
Pasco, WA 99301
Main telephone 509.545.8297
Website http://teamsterstraining.org/ (external link)
Request more information info@teamsterstraining.org

General Information

General information

Public or private Private
Type of school Apprenticeship training center which provides instruction in Construction Truck Driving.
Degrees offered Certificate, Pre-licensing Training
School accreditation Approved by the Washington State Apprenticeship Council and registered with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. The program also meets the Washington State Department of Licensing criteria as stipulated in the Washington State Administrative Code 308-100-033 for training commercial drivers Class-A only.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Yes

School setting

Setting Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Spokane
Population of city the school is in 50,210
County Franklin

School visits

School visit availability Please contact us.

Additional information

Training and instruction is six weeks in length. All apprentices must receive a minimum of 3,000 hours paid on-the-job training. 144 hours of supplemental classroom instruction is also required.

Student Body

Enrollment

Total number of students 18
The number of apprentices accepted is based upon the needs of industry as projected from trends. Average enrollment per class is four to six students and average annual enrollment is eight to 12 students.

Costs

Program costs

No up front tuition required. Students sign a scholarship loan agreement in the amount of $6,000. On-the-job training hours are used to eliminate the debt.
Other costs include test and license fees with the Department of Licensing and HazMat background check.

Financial Aid

Financial aid awarded to students

Some funds may be available through the Teamsters AGC Training Trust.

Financial aid programs at this school

Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Admissions

Contact for more information

Melissa Giaramita
Administrator
509.545.8297
Electronic application website http://teamsterstraining.org/request-application/ (external link)

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma or equivalent not required.

Application dates 

Application deadline Continuous
Applications are accepted year round.

Application requirements

Online application available http://teamsterstraining.org/request-application/ (external link)
Submit these items:
Application Required for all students
Interview Required for all students
Current Washington State driver's license, Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Abstract

Other admissions information

Apprenticeship applicants must be at least 21 years of age and must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records. Applicants must obtain or have a current Department of Transportation physical card by meeting the physical qualifications stated in Subpart E of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 391.41; submit a Department of Motor Vehicles report; and have a valid Washington State driver's license with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with all the endorsements required by the Department of Motor Vehicles (at the applicant's expense).

Academics

Degrees offered

Pre-licensing training
Certificate or diploma

Attendance options

Days
Full time
Classes are Monday through Thursday, ten hours a day.

Career Services

Career services offered

Placement assistance
Professional job development

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