Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

309 Under 17 to 65+ Military Friendly 24 12.5% Great Falls College E N R O L L M E N T S U M M E R 1,230 1,321 F A L L S P R I N G C U R R E N T # O F F U L L T I M E F A C U L T Y ACADEMIC PROGRAMS HEALTH CARE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ACCOUNTING TRADES TRANSFER PATHWAYS S T U D E N T A G E R A N G E V E T E R A N S , S P O U S E S , O R D E P E N D E N T S F R O M F A L L 2 0 2 2 S T U D E N T S A V E R A G E A G E A C A D E M I C Y E A R 2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2 34 C U R R E N T # O F A D J U N C T F A C U L T Y 51 C U R R E N T # O F S T A F F 72 Commercial Driver's License Training 46 Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce www.greatfallschamber.org E D U C AT I O N The Great Falls College MSU's Continuing Education & Training Department (formerly known as Lifelong Learning) is enrolling individuals interested in obtaining their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to address the workforce shortage for highly skilled, and safety oriented entry-level drivers. Their CDL Training program is unique in the State of Montana and offers the perfect blend of education and industry working together. Before starting the program, an advisory group comprised of Chamber Members, Great Falls College, Job Service Great Falls, the local Teamsters Union, and various industry leaders met throughout the year to ensure the program met the new federal mandates and allowed opportunity for talent pipeline development in this high demand field. This collaborative framework provides training for current employees, at a discounted price for our business partners, and incorporates immediate job placement for those seeking employment in this career field. A small pilot group started in July 2022 and the program continues to increase monthly in both participants and business partner collaborations. The program instructors bring over 30 years of combined experience to the classroom, driving, and industry support to ensure qualified individuals have the opportunity to obtain their Class A license. The Continuing Education & Training Department is a registered CDL training provider under the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) federal mandates and offers business partners the option of being listed as an added location. By partnering with the college in this framework, it puts the federal reporting requirements under the college's responsibilities and allows business partners to concentrate on investing in their current and future workforce. Whether you want to hire CDL drivers or have current employees who need their CDL, there is an option for you! Please call (406) 771-2290 to schedule a meeting or to request more information.

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