New Wisconsin CDL learners permit holder

Hello,
I could use some help on what the next step I take should be. I currently work a full-time job in a factory and I am looking to find something else. I applied to a company that distributes beer but did not get the position. However they told me if I had a CDL I would have a job.

So I studied and passed the general knowledge exam to get my learners permit. I did not get the airbrake endorsements but I am confident I can pass that test if needed. So now I have my learner's permit. But no truck to learn on and I don't know anybody that can teach me. There is a school called Fox Valley Tech that has a four-week class B program I could take. I believe the course is around $2,500. it is located in our from my house. However in order to go to school I would have to quit my job which I cannot afford to do. At this point I cannot find a company that would be willing to hire me on and teach me as I work for them to get my class B.

I guess my question is is there any other school or something else I am not thinking of that could help me get a little drivetime behind a straight truck so I could get experience to pass my class B CDL dmv test? Something I could do on the weekends so I would not have to quit my job. Or is there any other possibility I am not thinking about that might work for me?

Thank you for your help and any suggestions. They are very much appreciated. Jared

 

I looked into the grant and that might work. My obstacle is I have to work many Saturdays as well with mandatory overtime. There are night classes but Fox Valley is a 1hr 20min drive one way and I would never make it there in time after my shift.

I was hoping there might be places out there where you could drive on one or two Saturdays and get enough experience to take the test with. I will look for a weekend school.

 

Thank you for the info on Sun Prairie I will look it up. And thank all of you for the advice and tips!