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Veteran apprenticeship programs

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by dave01282000, Jul 5, 2021.

  1. Jul 5, 2021 #1
    dave01282000

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    Out of the service a couple years now...planning to start CDL training around the beginning of 2022 and particularly interested in flatbed. I was originally thinking that I should find a good CDL school to use my GI Bill so I would be free and clear and could go anywhere I wanted, but several folks have encouraged me to explore all avenues of using the benefits and I keep coming across the various apprenticeship programs offered by a number of companies.

    Getting a check from the VA on top of mileage pay sounds awesome, but I'm guessing the downside is if I don't like the company I'm stuck there for a while?

    Any other vets out there who have gone into one of these programs?

    Thanks!
    Dave
     
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  3. Jul 5, 2021 #2
    Opus

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    I did community College for my CDL and the VA gave me around $1300 a month to do it. But I had to pay tuition.
    So then I went to Schneider and they paid me back for my tuition.

    There's a gazillion opportunities and combinations thereof out there. Take your time and "choose wisely."

    Hit us back with your best offer and we'll tell you if it's a good deal.

    Good luck
     
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    Chinatown

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    Melton Truck Lines has Veterans Apprenticeship Program
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