Has anyone used WIA funding for school?

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Clay13, Oct 23, 2009.

  1. The Challenger

    The Challenger Kinghunter

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  3. JimTheHut

    JimTheHut Road Train Member

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    It took me exactly two weeks from the time I inquired about it until I got approved.
    I start roadmaster in Columbus Ohio Monday.
    I had three prehires, and I already had my written test taken care of. It showed them I was serious.
    Good Luck!
     
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  4. have12

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    I used the WIA program to get my training paid for. Just graduated fri. Top student. I had to take the TABE test, you can google it for study guides. Had a good repor with my case worker, and the process took about a month. I went to Grayson county community college truck driving school. I was impressed that some of the companies that sent recruiters to talk to us actually have their own schools, and they are still trying to recruit from this school knowing that we would not be under contract with them. I think that says alot about the school I went to. The problem is that the industry seems to be down right now, and most of the students in my class are probably going to either swift or werner. I wish I had better options. Oh well, I guess it is time to start paying my dues.
     
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  5. bigcheif

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    I am going through wia also. I hope to have my drug and physical tomorrow. I think i want to attend southern state community college in wilmington oh. It is closer to go here than napier in cincinnati. Gonna call and ask a billion questions and probably get a billion bs answers.:biggrin_25511:
     
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  6. kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    Hello Bigcheif,

    If you would like, start a thread so that you can post your experiences in training for all of us to see.

    Best of Luck to You and Your Success!!!!
     
  7. JustSonny

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    Ok Jim, this should be Day 1. What's happening?
     
  8. bigcheif

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    No problem! Still waiting for my date to take my drug test and my physical. ANTICIPATION is a killer!!!!!!!:biggrin_25510:
     
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  9. usnews

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    US News & World Report is preparing an article about retraining. We would like to hear from anyone who has tried to use WIA or other government programs to get retrained. If you have done so, or tried to do so, and don't mind sharing your experiences, we'd be interested in hearing from you. If you've learned any lessons or have any advice you'd like to pass on, that would be great as well. Kim Clark reachable at KClark AT USNews.com.
     
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  10. kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    Hello and Welcome to the Forum:)

    I am sure that you will find many responses here to help you with this project.

    Best to you!!!!
     
  11. LodiKen

    LodiKen Light Load Member

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    Im not going through WIA but am currently going through the State of California's DEPT of REHAB for CDL Classes here Locally.

    I recieved a Letter last Thurs stating that even after Two compleate Medical Exams and a Considerable amount of Hoop Jumping, my final Approval wont be for another 90 to 120 Days. :biggrin_25523:

    I just put in an Online App to CRST Student Program.

    Govt Red Tape as bad for WIA?
     
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