SUNY Canton CDL Training Sets Second Program for Dec. 3

Please Note: We inadvertently wrote the date of the open house was Thursday, Nov. 19. It is Tuesday, Nov. 19. Please contact us with any further questions. -GK

Canton, NY (11/14/2019) — With a successful class underway, SUNY Canton prepares a second Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training session slated to begin Dec. 3.

The college's Career Ready Education and Success Training (CREST) Center will be holding an open house for those interested in joining the second CDL Class A program from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Halford Hall. The open house is free and open to the community.

"Students practice driving every day," Garno said. "Each section of the class is limited to eight students, allowing those enrolled to gain the proficiency needed to become skilled professional drivers."

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2018 to 2028. The median income for these jobs is more than $43,000 a year. Recent reports have estimated there was a shortage of 60,800 truck drivers last year.

The college has received praise for offering training opportunities in this high-needs field. The program has also been approved to allow veterans the option to use their GI Bill benefits to cover the tuition.

In addition to attending the open house event, those interested in joining the CDL-A training program can also contact the SUNY Canton CREST Center by phone, 315-386-7197, or email crest@canton.edu.

About SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton is Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and professional certificate programs. The college delivers quality hands-on programs in digital design, engineering technology, health, management and public service. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to outstanding academic credentials. As SUNY's leader in online education, SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as 18 online degree programs. The college placed first in 14 categories in a SUNY-Wide Student Opinion Survey, most notably in career services, tutoring, library resources, and classroom facilities. The college's 15 traditional athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division III level as part of the North Atlantic Conference. SUNY Canton also offers varsity esports and cheerleading. For more information, visit www.canton.edu.