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TrueBlue's Centerline Drivers Launches Veterans Apprenticeship Program Partnership

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueBlue, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that Centerline Drivers, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI), has launched a new Veterans apprenticeship program through a partnership with FastPort .

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  • TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueBlue, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that Centerline Drivers, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI), has launched a new Veterans apprenticeship program through a partnership with FastPort .
  • Military Veterans have valuable and transferable skills and are great candidates to become Commercial Driver's License (CDL) drivers.
  • The Centerline apprenticeship program is part of the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship program, which provides focused and comprehensive industry training.
  • "We are honored to have so many military Veterans as drivers, recruiters and leaders throughout Centerline," said Jill Quinn, President of Centerline Drivers.

Ancora Training Expands CDL Offerings with Community College Workforce Alliance

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancora Training, a leading national workforce training provider, and Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA), the workforce development division of Brightpoint and Reynolds Community Colleges have launched a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program at the Parham Road campus of Reynolds Community College. Ancora Training is an official training vendor for Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS). With funding through the FastFoward program, this training is offered at low to no cost to students.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancora Training , a leading national workforce training provider, and Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA), the workforce development division of Brightpoint and Reynolds Community Colleges have launched a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program at the Parham Road campus of Reynolds Community College .
  • Ancora Training is an official training vendor for Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS).
  • "Thanks to our new partnership with Ancora Training, CCWA is able to realize a long-held goal of offering CDL training in the Reynolds Community College service region.
  • Along with classroom education, individuals in the CDL training program will get the opportunity to participate in hands-on training to strengthen their skills in:

PGT Innovations supports team members’ educational goals with over $1 million in tuition reimbursement and scholarships

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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PGT Innovations (NYSE: PGTI), a national leader in the premium window and door category, is helping its team members and their dependents pursue their educational goals through its tuition reimbursement program and Inspire the Future scholarship program.

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  • PGT Innovations (NYSE: PGTI), a national leader in the premium window and door category, is helping its team members and their dependents pursue their educational goals through its tuition reimbursement program and Inspire the Future scholarship program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220901005665/en/
    Kristopher P. Geyer-Roberts at PGT Innovations with his Professional Engineering license certificate (Photo: Business Wire)
    The tuition reimbursement program was launched in 2018 and is available to eligible PGT Innovations team members across the country.
  • Since 2018, 83 team members have utilized the program for degrees in business, accounting, engineering, computer science, human resources, business administration, and marketing.
  • There were always educational goals I wanted to achieve, and the tuition reimbursement program gave me the opportunity to make it happen, said Geyer-Roberts.

Duke Energy boosts Indiana's workforce readiness with more than $330,000 in training grants

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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"Without fail, employers and community leaders I speak to in our service territory list workforce as an immediate area of focus," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana.

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  • "Without fail, employers and community leaders I speak to in our service territory list workforce as an immediate area of focus," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana.
  • Grants were awarded to the following organizations:
    The Arc of Indiana Foundation (Statewide) $25,000.Funds will support postsecondary vocational training opportunities for people with disabilities through the nonprofit's Erskine Green Training Institute.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • The Foundation contributes more than $2 million annually in charitable gifts to Indiana and is funded by Duke Energy shareholder dollars.

In it for the Long Haul, Frito-Lay® Doubles Down on Commitment to Transportation Industry

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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PLANO, Texas, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo® and leader in the trucking industry, today announced its revitalized commitment to truck driver retention and comprehensive well-being through enhanced benefits for its network of nearly 20,000 Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and non-CDL drivers. Frito-Lay owns one of the largest private fleets in the nation and places a strong focus on creating lasting careers for its drivers, maintaining an industry-low attrition rate of less than 20% in addition to offering a robust list of benefits to its drivers.

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  • "Frito-Lay has a long-standing dedication to its employees, and truck drivers are no exception," said Patrick McLaughlin, chief human relations officer, PepsiCo Foods North America.
  • All drivers are eligible for 401k enrollment, complete with employer match as well as a pension benefit.
  • One of the immediate actions was the Administration kicking off a 90-day challenge to accelerate the expansion of registered apprenticeship programs.
  • Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, www.fritolay.com , on Twitter (@fritolay), on Instagram (@fritolay) and on Facebook (Frito-Lay).

SUNY Nassau Community College Partners With Ancora Corporate Training to Offer Commercial Driver's License Training (CDL-A)

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SUNY Nassau Community College (NCC), the largest single-campus community college in the SUNY college system, is partnering with Ancora Corporate Training (Ancora) to offer Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) training programs for SUNY Nassau students.

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  • GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SUNY Nassau Community College (NCC), the largest single-campus community college in the SUNY college system, is partnering with Ancora Corporate Training (Ancora) to offer Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) training programs for SUNY Nassau students.
  • "At SUNY Nassau Community College we strive to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to advance their careers and become contributing members of the community," said Mark Lausch, Vice President for Academic Affairs at SUNY Nassau Community College.
  • SUNY Nassau Community College is an institution where nearly 14,000 full-time, part-time, workforce development and continuing education students start and continue their successful journey through higher education.
  • Ancora brands include Ancora Corporate Training, Arizona Automotive Institute (AAI), Berks Technical Institute (BTI), Edge Tech Academy, McCann School of Business & Technology, Miller-Motte College (MMC), Platt College, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT), and The Creative Circus.

Thomas Nelson Community College First School In Virginia Community College System To Launch Ancora Corporate Training CDL Training Program

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Monday, June 14, 2021
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HAMPTON,Va., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC), an accredited, two-year institution of higher education established as a part of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), is the first school in the VCSS network to select Ancora Corporate Training (Ancora) to manage its Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program.

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  • HAMPTON,Va., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC), an accredited, two-year institution of higher education established as a part of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), is the first school in the VCSS network to select Ancora Corporate Training (Ancora) to manage its Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program.
  • VCCS selected Ancora during a competitive bidding process designed to identify the most qualified vendors to provide CDL training for its member schools.
  • Citing Ancora's ability to meet its stated requirements, program standards, and expectations, VCCS awarded a contract to Ancora in early 2021, and Thomas Nelson Community College was the first in the system to elect to work with Ancora.
  • Based in Arlington, Texas, Ancora Corporate Training is quickly becoming a dominant player in the corporate training marketplace.

Old Dominion Freight Line on Push to Hire 800 Class A CDL Truck Drivers Over the Next Three Months

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) anticipates hiring 800 Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) truck drivers over the next three months to accommodate business growth.

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  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) anticipates hiring 800 Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) truck drivers over the next three months to accommodate business growth.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210304005999/en/
    Old Dominion Freight Line is looking to hire 800 Class A CDL truck drivers over the next three months.
  • In some locations, Old Dominion is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Class A CDL truck driver candidates.
  • About Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
    Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is a leading, less-than-truckload (LTL), union-free motor carrier providing regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated organization.

Schools and Simulators Offer Solution to Looming Truck Driver Shortage

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Increasingly, job-seekers hoping to become professional truck drivers are turning toward community colleges, vocational schools, and high schools that offer commercial driver's license (CDL) training.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Increasingly, job-seekers hoping to become professional truck drivers are turning toward community colleges, vocational schools, and high schools that offer commercial driver's license (CDL) training.
  • (1) A growing number of these schools, often with financial support from the trucking industry, are investing in virtual reality simulation to supplement traditional behind-the-wheel instruction.
  • (4)
    "The problem," Kearney says, "is not a lack of interest or disdain for the job; polls show that trucking is a highly-regarded industry.
  • For licensing, simulators, Kearney suggests, could be used by state DMV offices to reduce waiting time for a CDL road testanother bottleneck in the supply of new drivers.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Pre-Employment Screening Program Receives Communicator Award

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations (FMCSA) Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) earned a Communicator Award of Distinction in the Transportation Websites category for its redesigned home page, www.psp.fmcsa.dot.gov .

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  • The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations (FMCSA) Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) earned a Communicator Award of Distinction in the Transportation Websites category for its redesigned home page, www.psp.fmcsa.dot.gov .
  • This Communicator of Distinction Award is the PSPs second recognition from the AIVA.
  • PSP provides immediate online access to commercial drivers safety histories, with the drivers written authorization, to assist motor carriers with the driver hiring process.
  • On the PSP website visitors can learn about the program, enroll in PSP and quickly request driver records, said Laura Johnson, NIC Federal General Manager.