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Washington, D.C. \u2013 Oregon\u2019s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding Klamath Community College and Linn-Benton Community College a combined total of $265,829 to grow their commercial driver\u2019s license (CDL) programs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A CDL is needed for careers operating large vehicles, including semi-trucks and buses. Klamath Community College is receiving $135,286 and Linn-Benton Community College is receiving $130,543 from the\u202fBipartisan Infrastructure Law<\/em>\u202fto recruit and enroll students, veterans and current servicemembers, and members of underserved communities in the colleges\u2019 respective CDL programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cTo keep goods and people moving safely across Oregon and the country, we need to ensure students have access to the training they need to become licensed commercial motor vehicle operators,\u201d\u202fsaid Merkley.<\/strong> \u201cThis critical funding will keep Klamath Community College and Linn-Benton Community College at the forefront of training the next generation of commercial drivers,\u202fsupport our veterans, and\u202fmove more community members on a pathway to a rewarding career, all while supporting local, good-paying jobs in the process.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTruck drivers are a key part of Oregon\u2019s fast-moving economy, and work in jobs that provide the opportunity to earn a living wage,\u201d dijo Wyden.<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019ve heard throughout my nearly 1100 town halls how rural areas especially need career opportunities for young Oregonians and veterans. I\u2019ll continue to keep my foot on the pedal for initiatives like this that drive a locally trained workforce and help small businesses and consumers send and receive their outstanding Oregon goods.\u201d   <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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ElCommercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) grant program\u202f<\/a>through the DOT\u2019s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has three goals: to expand the number of CDL holders possessing enhanced operator safety training; to provide opportunities for current or former members of the United States Armed Forces\u2014including National Guard members and reservists\u2014and their spouses to enter trucking or bussing; and help increase training opportunities for candidates from underserved communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The award for\u202fColegio Comunitario de Klamath<\/a>\u202fis expected to\u202fhelp\u202fproduce at least\u202f23\u202fstudent drivers\u202fin its CDL program, while the funding for Linn-Benton Community College\u2019s CDL program<\/a> is slated to produce at least 20\u202fstudent drivers. These additional CDL-equipped operators will help continue to address the Oregon and the nation\u2019s truck driver shortage.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cKlamath Community College is grateful to\u202fSenators\u202fJeff Merkley\u202fand Ron Wyden\u202fand the Department of Transportation for the award of this grant, which is now\u202fin its 4th cycle at the institution,\u201d\u202fsaid\u202fChris Stickles,\u202fKCC Dean of Career Technical Education.\u202f<\/strong>\u201cWith these resources, the college hopes to help 23 veteran students or qualifying household members obtain their CDL safety training and licensure,\u202fof which KCC\u2019s program has a 98% pass rate.\u202fThere is a high demand for overland commercial truck drivers. This grant will go a long way in fulfilling that need and providing family wage opportunities for those we serve.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“We are incredibly appreciative of Senators\u202fMerkley\u202fand Wyden\u202ffor\u202ftheir\u202fcontinued advocacy and support for educational initiatives like ours,”\u202fsaid Tatiana Wicke, Linn-Benton Community College’s Special Projects and CDL Program Coordinator.<\/strong>\u202f”This funding will allow us to serve 20 veterans and their families in our community, making it possible for them to attend our CDL program and achieve their career goals.” <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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