CFCC receives grants for commercial driver licenses
Cape Fear Community College announces it has received a grant for $97,607 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) which will give CFCC the opportunity to award over $50,000 in scholarship assistance for veterans and active duty military seeking a commercial driver’s license (CDL) certificate through CFCC’s Truck Driver Training program.
Grant funds will be used to cover the cost of student fees and/or expenses above the amount that will be covered by veterans and active military educational benefits for qualified students, based on need. In addition, spouses and children of these service members will be eligible to apply for scholarships.
Funds from the grant will also support the hiring of a program-specific Recruiter & Job Placement Specialist, which will actively seek employment opportunities for graduates of CFCC’s Truck Driver Training program and strengthen program-employer relations throughout North Carolina. For graduates who desire to become owner-operators and work as private contract haulers, the recruiter will connect them with CFCC’s Small Business Center for additional assistance.
Individuals who are interested in learning more about the Truck Driver Training program and available scholarships can contact the Truck Driver Training Center at 910-362-7320.