Graduates of 麻豆传媒画映鈥檚 Truck Driver Training program were honored at a ceremony held to celebrate their accomplishment.
The graduates were tested through written and behind-the-wheel exams to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to safely and successfully operate commercial vehicles. These individuals earned a Class A Commercial Driver鈥檚 License, DOT 380 certificate, and WCC Workforce Continuing Education certificate.
This is the 20th class of WCC鈥檚 Truck Driver Training program.
During the graduation ceremony, WCC Vice President of Academic and Student Services Kristie Sauls acknowledged the students鈥� hard work that led to their graduation day.
鈥淵ou put in long hours, learned new skills, faced challenges, and demonstrated that you have what it takes to enter an industry that is essential to our community and economy,鈥� Sauls said to the graduates. 鈥淲e are so proud of you, and we look forward to seeing where the road takes you next.鈥�
Graduate Peggy Leger said the class鈥檚 practice and persistence led to their graduation day, a chance to celebrate earning their commercial driver鈥檚 license. 鈥淕etting this license definitely took dedication, determination, and patience,鈥� she said. 鈥淲e started this journey as students, and today we鈥檙e leaving with a skill that can open many doors for our future.鈥�
Gabriel Guizar, another graduate, encouraged his classmates to take pride in their ability to provide for their families and be part of an essential industry. 鈥淲e gained a valuable skill that we can take with us for the rest of our lives,鈥� he said. 鈥淓verything that we鈥檝e learned here was taught to us for a reason.鈥�
Mary Boykin, WCC Truck Driver Training instructor, led the graduates in a truck driver pledge to commit to professionalism, responsibility, and safety.
During the ceremony, Broden Clawson was announced as the graduate with the highest grade point average in the class.
WCC Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education Services and Community Engagement Renita Dawson said the graduates have gained confidence behind the wheel and are now ready for their new profession.
鈥淭oday鈥檚 graduation serves as your official launchpad to success, propelling you into a vital industry where your expertise is essential,鈥� Dawson said. 鈥淐arry the pride and sense of accomplishment from this ceremony with you on every mile of your new journey.鈥�
The 13 graduates, listed by city of residence, are:
Dudley
Emily Janett E. Diaz
David Hester
Goldsboro
Broden Z. Clawson
Isaiah D. Darden
Quran A. Dawson
Peggy Leger
Kade A. Lewis
La Grange
Jermaine T. Peele
Marisol Soria-Gonzalez
Pikeville
Raytrell L. Caldwell
Bayron A. Lopez
Selma
Alerxis Hernandez
Snow Hill
Gabriel Guizar
Graduates of the Truck Driver Training program can expect to earn from $40,000 to $60,000 annually in their first year with an established company. Employment is available locally, regionally, and nationally in various industries, in governmental agencies, and by self-employment.
The program鈥檚 next course will run from Sept. 1鈥揇ec. 10. Classes will be held from 6鈥�10 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 7 a.m.鈥�4 p.m. on Saturdays.
A list of enrollment requirements, as well as details about the program, can be found at /truck.
About 麻豆传媒画映
麻豆传媒画映 is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC鈥檚 mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.