While many people know about technical certifications for electricians, mechanics, plumbers and more, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program is often overlooked. In the modern world, those with a CDL are an indispensable part of the nation’s economy, and now, those that are pursuing this certification at Davis Technical College have a leg up.

Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, is pleased to announce Davis Technical College was awarded a Utah Works Grant for their CDL program totaling $819,865. This funding will benefit 102 students seeking a CDL.

The Utah Works program is specifically designed to develop short-term pre-employment training and early employment training programs that meet the needs of businesses that are creating jobs and economic growth within the state of Utah.”The demand for skilled drivers within Utah's transportation industry is continuously increasing,” said Dave Woolstenhulme, Commissioner of Higher Education. “This Utah Works grant for Davis Technical College’s CDL program is instrumental in meeting that demand while providing more students with the skills and knowledge required to secure successful employment opportunities.”

Utah’s technical colleges are at the forefront of providing hands-on learning opportunities that align with the ever-changing demands of the workforce. The Utah Works Grant is an excellent reflection of Davis Technical College’s commitment to providing education and training that’s both practical and valuable.

 “We are excited to begin offering CDL training at Davis Tech and to do our part to meet the growing need for skilled commercial drivers in Northern Utah,” said Davis Technical College President Darin Brush. “With this start-up grant from Talent Ready Utah, combined with strong industry support, we will start training professional drivers this summer.”

Talent Ready Utah accepts applications for the Utah Works Initiative quarterly. The next round of reviews will begin Oct. 1, 2023, for Utah colleges.

For a complete list of workforce funding opportunities and proposal deadlines, visit talentready.ushe.edu.