Ivy Tech Community College Evansville and DriveCo, Ivy Tech’s CDL partner, will offer an opportunity for individuals to come learn more about the field of over the road truck driving for this month’s Spotlight for Tuesdays@theTech.
The Touch a Truck event will be offered on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the north parking lot on the Ivy Tech main campus in Evansville, 3501 N. First Avenue. It is free and open to the public. Lunch will be available to purchase from Crazy Daisy’s in the Commons at Ivy Tech.
The event will be family friendly and is targeted for those who are seeking new job opportunities or changing careers, veterans, high school graduates and their families, as well as anyone in the community interested in the trucking industry.
Individuals will be able to climb into a semi cab, talk with instructors, find out about career opportunities, and learn about the many different funding opportunities to help pay some or all of the cost of tuition for Ivy Tech’s CDL Program. On-the-spot applications for the program will also be available.
For more information call 812-492-0518, or visit https://link.ivytech.edu/drive. Ivy Tech offers CDL classes in Evansville, Tell City, and Jasper.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
