Wiregrass Tech to Host CDL Day at Valdosta Campus July 22

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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will host CDL Day on Wednesday, July 22, at its Valdosta Campus, giving prospective students the opportunity to explore careers in commercial truck driving, receive admissions and financial aid assistance, and register for the College's CDL Learner's Permit Preparation Course. Attendees can also learn how earning a CDL can lead to the Electrical Lineman program, offered at the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus.

Wiregrass Tech to Host CDL Day at Valdosta Campus July 22

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VALDOSTA, GA – Whether you're looking for a career change, a higher-paying job, or your first opportunity in commercial driving, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is making it easier to get started through its upcoming CDL Day event.

The College will host CDL Day on Wednesday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the One Stop Center on the Valdosta Campus. The event is designed to help prospective students explore career opportunities, navigate the admissions process, and take the first step toward earning a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Attendees can receive personalized guidance on admissions, financial aid, and enrollment while learning how to obtain the Class A CDL learner's permit required before entering the Commercial Truck Driving program. Visitors can also register for Wiregrass' five-week online CDL Learner's Permit Preparation Course, which helps students prepare for the Georgia CDL learner's permit exam.

A Class A CDL learner's permit is also the first step toward enrollment in Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's Electrical Lineman program, offered exclusively at the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. The eight-week program prepares graduates for careers with public and private utility companies through hands-on instruction in commercial driving, electrical safety, lineworker skills, and workplace readiness.

Designed with working adults in mind, the Commercial Truck Driving program offers morning, afternoon, and evening classes that can be completed in just eight weeks. The Valdosta Campus also offers a Saturday class during the fall and spring semesters, providing an additional scheduling option for students balancing work and family responsibilities. The program is open to individuals 18 years of age or older with a valid Georgia driver's license, and a high school diploma or GED is not required.

"Bring your Class A CDL permit and DOT physical to this event and you can leave that day, registered for classes," said Mary Lou Clark, Student Success Coordinator at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. "A short 8-week course can change your whole life, come see me and let me help you take that step!"

Students may also qualify for financial assistance through the HOPE Grant, HOPE Career Grant, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and other scholarship opportunities that can help reduce the cost of training.

Community members are encouraged to attend either session to ask questions, meet with College staff, and take the first step toward a rewarding new career.For more information, contact Mary Lou Clark at (229) 468-2253 or mary.clark@wiregrass.edu.

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