Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at York County School of Technology Practical Nursing 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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York County School of Technology Practical Nursing

7892 Highway 9, Wetumka, OK

Formerly known as the York County Area Vocational-Technical School, the York County School of Technology is a public technical school located in Queen St. in York, Pennsylvania. The school accepts students from 14 districts in the York County. The school offers different technical programs and its most recent program is the practical nursing program which was established to meet the demands of the community for technical education in the healthcare industry.

The practical nursing program of the York County School of Technology is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Moreover, it is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.  Practical nursing graduates from the school are highly regarded in the community as they were able to find jobs in different healthcare environments. The students get classroom instruction as well as internship in different partner healthcare facilities such as Lutheran Home of York, Memorial Hospital, Pleasant Acres, Rest Haven – York and York Hospital.

The passing rate of York County School of Technology in the annual State NCLEX-PN licensure exam is high as the students are given proper support by the school. On the other hand, students who wish to enroll in this school are required to pay different tuition fee rates for both in-state and out-of-state students at $12,448 and $14,223 respectively.

Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. York County School of Technology Practical Nursing 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).