Shawnee Community College gets funds to expand truck driving program

Shawnee Community College was allocated funds to expand the school's truck driving program in a federal appropriation signed by the president.

In the fiscal year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Act, Shawnee will receive $450,000 to grow the program offered on the main campus in Ullin, as well as the Metropolis Extension Center. 

The school said that with a high demand for truck drivers, a feasibility study will be done to determine the need to offer the program at the Cairo Extension Center.  

Shawnee Community College Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Darci Cather said, “Thanks to our local legislators, this bill provides the College with the opportunity to further expand and strengthen our Truck Driving Program, increasing access to high-demand careers across our district.”

For more information on the Shawnee Community College Truck Driving Program, log on to shawneecc.edu.

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