Ivy Tech Community College - Connersville, IN

Hello,

Has anyone got any experience with or know about the training program at the community college in Connersville, IN? I'm 33 years old now and have thought about a change of careers to truck driving. I've been a nurse 10+ years and getting sick of tired of bedside nursing (Not because of the patients).

I went to Schneider National, however, when I was 21 years old back then there was 20 students per truck and I left before the enforceable date of paying money back to them. Drove around Green Bay, WI for a quick minute. I have thought about trying "again" but to a school where there are less students per truck. They offer employer-sponsored means of tuition, cash up front, and loan. I obviously don't have the money up front but feel that a community college's program might be better since they claim 3-4 students per truck.

I live 10 minutes away which is a positive and feel that I would be more at ease and could sleep in my own bed to decompress after a difficult day of learning.

I have thought about Dot Foods out of Cambridge City, IN as a potential employer. The downside is Ivy Tech like other colleges/universities is closed due to Covid-19. I can wait which is good.

My wife is supportive.

Thanks,
Eric

 

I've heard nothing but good about them (maybe minor nit-picky stuff). Do you know if you are allowed to take a truck home or does it get parked at the terminal/DC?

Thanks,
Eric