Transportation Regional Career Kickstart (TRuCK)

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Organization:

Central Carolina Community College

Amount:

498225.3

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Lee

Year:

04/07/2022

Description:

This award provided funding to Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) to support a regional truck driving and logistics program (Transportation Regional Career Kickstart- TRuCK). TRuCK was created in consortium with Sandhills Community College and Randolph Community College and provides CDL and short-term logistics courses with transportation and logistics credentials. TRuCK provides multiple CDL courses per year, per partner location, with at least 10 seats per course, serving a minimum of 60 students per year, with at least 50 earning credentials, and estimates that 95% of the credentialed students are hired within 12 months. Golden LEAF funds were used for trucks and trailers and training equipment and supplies.

Contact:

Meghan Brown
1105 Kelly Drive
Sanford, 
NC 
27330 
919-718-7483