Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Waukesha County Technical 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)

620 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI

Waukesha County Technical College, located Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, was founded in 1912 and currently operates campuses in Waukesha and Pewaukee and serves over 800 students a year. WCTC is one of sixteen colleges that comprise the Wisconsin Technical College System, formed in 1911 through a law requiring any district that had more than 5000 residents requiring the establishment of a trade and vocational school.  Wisconsin became the first state to create a publically funded vocational training system, and has maintained a dedication to providing work opportunities through education for its residents.

Waukesha County Technical College is primarily focused on providing students the technical and vocational skills and experience necessary to enter the workforce to work in a field  related to their program of study. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates that the student has learned the essentials necessary to find entry level work. Programs are a mixture of hands on experience alongside more traditional classroom education, combining the two to prepare students for work by providing practical means to implement and test newly learned techniques and applications. Two year programs at technical community college typically reflect community needs, and as a result graduates should find employment opportunities available to them upon completion.  

Some programs allow for the transfer of credits to the University of Wisconsin as the programs match in implementation and coursework. As a result, students of such programs are able to pursue and complete their bachelor's degree within the University of Wisconsin system.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Dental Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy Technician

Admissions and Financial Aid

Waukesha County Technical College is a public two year open enrollment institution that allows any student who meets the minimum requirements for admission to enroll once they have submitted an application for admission. Students must also supply transcripts from previous schools and test scores, as well as take a placement exam and participate in orientation. Additionally, it is recommended students meet with an academic advisor to determine program enrollment and curriculum. Registration takes place prior to the start of each semester and fees are typically due shortly thereafter.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the financial aid department to determine need, aid program eligibility, and monetary awards. Due to federal regulations, students may be randomly chosen to provide additional financial information to the financial aid department in order to cross check the FAFSA and verify its accuracy. All aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each semester due to possible changes in a student's or their family's financial situation from year to year.

Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Waukesha County Technical 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

Salary & Wages

• Eau Claire, WI
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $32550

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

• Eau Claire, WI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $41400

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