John Skaggs recently obtained both his commercial truck driver license and passenger endorsement. “Marines [...] in my unit went through the course and both enjoyed the environment and curriculum,” said John. “The job placement option is a definite resource that attracted me to the program, whether I utilize it in the near future or later on.”
“The opportunity, with any vocational school, is the present state of the economy and the present labor needs for any skilled trade,” John shared about his decision to go to California Career School. At this time, over-the-road commercial truck driver positions are numerous with openings constant. Our placement department works with prospective students, current students, and graduates to assist them in their search for jobs across the US. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, “The number of wage and salary jobs in the truck transportation and warehousing industry is expected to grow 11 percent from 2008 through 2018.”
“For me, there was no difficulty attending any portions of the course, but certainly the flexible hours is great [...] is very important to future students, especially active duty military,” John went on. Flexible training hours at our contract locations are set up for our active duty military students to help keep their military duties as the number one priority. “Drive lessons and tips according to the environment (rain, wind, traffic), a real-world driving area to develop safe skills. [...] There wasn’t a ‘classroom’ atmosphere. Every part of the training was a ‘hands-on’ approach.”
Prospective students are encouraged to visit and watch our training in action in order to help them in their decision about what school to go to. John wanted to share one last item to these students: “Really glad I took the course with CCS. [...] By seeing the instructors and students in action, a potential student may have a clearer picture of the school’s qualities.”
Again we would like to congratulate John for his successful completion of the course and we wish him luck in his future endeavors.
“Because of certification you get out of CCS and because it’s more hands on than sitting in a class room all day.”
“Getting ready to leave the arm forces and was not sure what kind of job I wanted to do.”
“Everyday was an eye-opener.”
“Driving, when I first drove I felt that I was doing the right thing. Felt like something I wanted to make a career out of.”
“Just being able to drive a truck.”
“Overall, the way the school really cares about us as students. Being a Marine, our bosses just want us to be at work. The school on the other hand, has always adapted to our schedules as students and works with us.”
“Flexible, there’s days I can’t make it, or I leave to field-ops and the school understands.”
“They will work with you, to understand, and know a semi from inside out.”
“Everything. Out of the other driving schools around, this one by far is the best. Students really do drive the school’s success, and the success statistics prove it. CCS offers more endorsements and the instructors will do whatever it takes it make it happen.”
