Thinking about joining the industry..........

Thanks for the feedback. I have been reading this forum for awhile and gathering information as I read.

I decided to check out one of the local community colleges and this is what I found. The school is just 40 minutes from my house! The other good thing I found out is that they offer (2) sets of classes; CHOICE "A" is 7am - 4pm Monday - Friday for 2 months or CHOICE "B" is every Wednesday from 6pm-9pm and every Saturday and Sunday from 7am-4pm for almost 3 months.

Oh, and they also have a driving simulator that will work for trucking, bus drivers, emergency vehicles, etc. It is one of two available in NC.

NC Resident

Tuition $678.00
Student Activity Fee $32.50
Computer Use/Activity Fee $16.00
Accident Insurance $1.25
Parking Fee $5.00
Drug Screening $33.50
Fuel Surcharge $88.00
TOTAL * $854.25
Textbooks are purchased separately and cost $94.01

Out-of-State Resident

Tuition $2,982.00
Student Activity Fee $32.50
Computer Use/Activity Fee$16.00
Accident Insurance $1.25
Parking Fee $5.00
Drug Screening $33.50
Fuel Surcharge $88.00
TOTAL * $3,158.25
Textbooks are purchased separately and cost $94.01

 

That was the other one I heard about. This one is actually in Davidson County. Thanks for the reply and information. Be safe!

 

Thanks guys- it is a decision that has to be thought out. I agree and I am considering what to do now.
Celticwolf - I am not far from Asheboro and I did not realize Central Ref. had a training school there. I cannot PM you right now due to lack of post I have made - need a few more post and I will be eligible! lol - thanks for the information though. I will go read your post about training. Thanks again!