EAB APPROVED SCHOOLS CONFERENCE

November 19th, 2009

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Common Student Problems

Specific to Student Background

African American: Law Enforcement Family Problems

Hispanic: Language Immigration Documents

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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.

Our Solutions

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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.

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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.

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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

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Thank You

Lada Driver School, LLC5200 W. Mill Road

Milwaukee, WI 53218

414-906 0652www.ladadriverschool.com