Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Shawnee 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 Illinois colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Shawnee Community College

173 Illinois Rt 2, Dixon, IL

About
Shawnee Community College, located in Ullin, Illinois, was founded 1967 to provide residents of the area with postsecondary educational opportunities. The school is one of 48 community colleges located within and operated by the state.

SCC is an accredited two-year institution, allowing resident of the area to receive a quality education through the programs offered by the school.  Shawnee CC continually reviews its facilities, programs, and services to ensure that they meet the current standards for modern students.

Academics
Shawnee Community College provides students with an educational and career training opportunities, allowing them to choose the track that best suits their personal goals. Academic transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education, followed by continued education at a four year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree.

Career training programs provide training and skill development in a given field, allowing students to become professionals in the workforce after completion of the program, which take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or diploma.

Programs offered include:

• General Studies
• Nursing
• Medical Office Assistant
• Accounting
• Cosmetology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Shawnee Community College is an open enrollment institution allowing any student interested in attending to complete an application for admission in order to enroll. Students must provide documentation for previous education, take a placement exam, and are encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss curriculum and program choice.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used by the school to determine a student's financial need and aid program eligibility. Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each semester.

Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Shawnee Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in bus and truck driver.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

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

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

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