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EAB APPROVED SCHOOLS CONFERENCE November 19 th , 2009

EAB APPROVED SCHOOLS CONFERENCE November 19 th , 2009. Our School. Founded in 1996 Teen, Adult, CDL Truck Driving Training 2 classroom locations in Milwaukee, WI CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Program started in 2007 10 instructors 4 CDL Instructors.

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EAB APPROVED SCHOOLS CONFERENCE November 19 th , 2009

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  1. EAB APPROVED SCHOOLS CONFERENCE November 19th, 2009

  2. Our School • Founded in 1996 • Teen, Adult, CDL Truck Driving Training • 2 classroom locations in Milwaukee, WI • CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Program started in 2007 • 10 instructors • 4 CDL Instructors EAB Approved Schools Conference

  3. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) • Class A CDL allows the person to drive Commercial Motor Vehicles (heavy trucks, trailers…etc.) • CDL Training is done at our North Side location in Milwaukee. (5200 W. Mill Road) • 4 different CDL Training Programs to meet different needs. EAB Approved Schools Conference

  4. 169-hour CDL Program • Lasts for 10-12 weeks. (class + driving) • Haz-Mat, Double-Triple, Tank, Passenger Endorsements. • Graduates receive Entry Level Driver Training Certificate. • Employment opportunities in trucking industry EAB Approved Schools Conference

  5. Last Year • 25 CDL Training students in June 2008-June 2009. • 18 completed and got their Entry Level Training Certificate and Class A CDL. 2 continued through the next year. • 12 employed as truck drivers in trucking companies. • 5 dropped out. EAB Approved Schools Conference

  6. Our Students • Lower socio-economic levels • Minorities (African American, Hispanic) • Training costs are covered by the WI State through WIA Program • Receive Unemployment Benefits • Occasional problems with law enforcement agencies EAB Approved Schools Conference

  7. Common Student Problems • Financial Problems • Inadequate Financial Resources • Ineligibility for loans • Lack of Motivation to find a job • Extended Unemployment Benefits • Not willing to relocate EAB Approved Schools Conference

  8. Common Student Problems • Specific to Student Background • African American: • Law Enforcement • Family Problems • Hispanic: • Language • Immigration Documents EAB Approved Schools Conference

  9. Our Solutions • Classroom environment • New curriculum with longer classroom hours improved student retention. • Better preparation for tests. Chance to ask many questions. • Small size of group helped development of a friendly environment. EAB Approved Schools Conference

  10. Our Solutions • Individualized Training • Tests in Spanish language. • English-Spanish flash cards to help student learn important English words. • Flexible schedule. • Student-teacher discussions about study materials, as well as career goals. EAB Approved Schools Conference

  11. Our Solutions • Hands-on activities, interesting class • Wooden, plastic toy trucks used in classroom instruction. • Encourage group work, pair students. “Buddy system”. • Lada Driver School, LLC t-shirt. EAB Approved Schools Conference

  12. Our Solutions • Career Opportunities • Evoke curiosity to know more about professional truck driving environment • Inform about career opportunities after completing the training • Individualized career advice and job search EAB Approved Schools Conference

  13. Thank You Lada Driver School, LLC 5200 W. Mill Road Milwaukee, WI 53218 414-906 0652 www.ladadriverschool.com EAB Approved Schools Conference

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