EAB APPROVED SCHOOLS CONFERENCE November 19 th, 2009.
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Transcript of EAB APPROVED SCHOOLS CONFERENCE November 19 th, 2009.
EAB APPROVED SCHOOLS CONFERENCE
November 19th, 2009
11/19/2009 EAB Approved Schools Conference
Our School
Founded in 1996 Teen, Adult, CDL Truck Driving Training 2 classroom locations in Milwaukee, WI CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)
Program started in 2007 10 instructors 4 CDL Instructors
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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Class A CDL allows the person to drive Commercial Motor Vehicles (heavy trucks, trailers…etc.)
CDL Training is done at our North Side location in Milwaukee. (5200 W. Mill Road)
4 different CDL Training Programs to meet different needs.
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169-hour CDL Program
Lasts for 10-12 weeks. (class + driving)
Haz-Mat, Double-Triple, Tank, Passenger Endorsements.
Graduates receive Entry Level Driver Training Certificate.
Employment opportunities in trucking industry
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Last Year
25 CDL Training students in June 2008-June 2009.
18 completed and got their Entry Level Training Certificate and Class A CDL. 2 continued through the next year.
12 employed as truck drivers in trucking companies.
5 dropped out.
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Our Students
Lower socio-economic levels
Minorities (African American, Hispanic)
Training costs are covered by the WI State through WIA Program
Receive Unemployment Benefits
Occasional problems with law enforcement agencies
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Common Student Problems
Financial Problems
Inadequate Financial Resources Ineligibility for loans
Lack of Motivation to find a job
Extended Unemployment Benefits Not willing to relocate
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Common Student Problems
Specific to Student Background
African American: Law Enforcement Family Problems
Hispanic: Language Immigration Documents
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Classroom environment New curriculum with longer classroom hours
improved student retention.
Better preparation for tests. Chance to ask many questions.
Small size of group helped development of a friendly environment.
Our Solutions
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Our Solutions
Individualized Training Tests in Spanish language.
English-Spanish flash cards to help student learn important English words.
Flexible schedule.
Student-teacher discussions about study materials, as well as career goals.
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Our Solutions
Hands-on activities, interesting class Wooden, plastic toy trucks used in classroom
instruction.
Encourage group work, pair students. “Buddy system”.
Lada Driver School, LLC t-shirt.
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Our Solutions
Career Opportunities Evoke curiosity to know more about
professional truck driving environment
Inform about career opportunities after completing the training
Individualized career advice and job search
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Thank You
Lada Driver School, LLC5200 W. Mill Road
Milwaukee, WI 53218
414-906 0652www.ladadriverschool.com