Workforce Education at NHTI

Online and in Concord - September 23-November 8, 2024;
Zoom Orientation Meeting:  Monday, September 23, 2024, 9-10:30am.
Online Theory: September 23-October 18, 2024 (self-paced 20 hours per week for 3 weeks)
In-person Range:  Monday-Friday, October 14-18, 2024, 8am-4pm.
In-person Road: Individually scheduled 4-hour driving sessions beginning week of October 21 and runs through November 8 if needed.
Location:  77 Old Turnpike Road, Concord, NH  03301.

Optional Book:  Entry-level Driver Training: Obtaining a CDL; ISBN #98-1-68008-493-1.

Overview
Training for the Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A prepares students for licensing using online, self-paced instruction and in-vehicle training time.  After hours of driving, labs, lecture, and range time, participants master a wide range of driver competencies to become safe, comfortable, confident drivers.

The license is required to operate vehicles such as truck and trailer combinations, tankers, livestock carriers, and flatbeds.

Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, students must:
a.  Be 18 years old
b.  Have and provide a valid NH Driver's License
c.  Provide a copy of your driving record
d.  Provide a copy of a CDL Learner's Permit-provide during online instruction ($20)
e.  Complete and pass the DOT Physical Exam and have a valid Medical Card on file with DMV (cost varies, est. $100)
f.  Take and pass a Drug & Alcohol Screeniing test (cost varies, est. $100)
g.  Enroll in random Drug & Alcohol testing program (if chosen for random screening, cost varies)
h.  Enroll in FMCSA Clearing House as a student

Please note: To gain employment in this field, applicants must not have any alcohol-related or major driving offenses during the previous two years on both civilian and military licenses.  The Division of Motor Vehicles reserves the right to disqualify applicants based on information obtained during the application process. Employers may have additional requirements.

NHTI is proud to partner with Patten's Commercial Driver Training ( https://www.pattensdrivertraining.com/ )

Contact Kathy Taylor, Director of Workforce Development at kjtaylor@ccsnh.edu to register.