Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Fort Scott Community College prepare students for careers as professional truck drivers, bus drivers and other professional delivery drivers. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, and other commercial vehicles. Program courses include: operating gas/diesel and electrically-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo and passengers, reporting delays or accidents on the road, arranging transportation for personnel, and keeping records of receipts and fares. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Fort Scott Community College (FSCC)

2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS

About
Fort Scott Community College, located in Fort Scott, Kansas, is  a public two year institution that provides educational opportunities for residents of its service area. The school is the oldest community college in Kansas and was founded in 1919. The school maintains multiple campuses in order to better provide coverage and access to residents of the school's service area. The school also maintains multiple services and programs unrelated to academics,  including a strong intercollegiate athletic program.

Academics
Fort Scott Community College provides students with multiple programs and opportunities that allow students to choose the path that best reflect their goals. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide education in high demand fields and industries that allow students to enter the workforce as professionals. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Cosmetology
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Fort Scott Community College allows any individual who is eighteen years of age or has earned a high school diploma to enroll by completing the application and paying all fees as part of the school's open enrollment policy. Students should supply transcripts and test scores, as well as participate in new student enrollment and meet with a counselor prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Career Options for Graduates

Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to students who have graduated or left high school. Includes correspondence school, industrial, and commercial instructors; and adult education teachers and instructors who prepare persons to operate industrial machinery and equipment and transportation and communications equipment. Teaching may take place in public or private schools whose primary business is education or in a school associated with an organization whose primary business is other than education.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Description

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bus drivers, transit and intercity employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Wichita, KS
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $30210

Bus Drivers, School or Special Client

Description

Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bus drivers, school or special client employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Wichita, KS
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $25470

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Description

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Wichita, KS
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $40030

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).