Albany Tech continues push for commercial driver recruits
School to hold interview, recruitment opportunity for graduates
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From Staff Reports
ALBANY — Albany Technical College will hold an interview and recruitment opportunity for recent graduates of its Commercial Driver’s License program in the Career Development Center, located on the campus of Albany Tech, just off Lowe Road. The event will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Monday.
Steven Ray, the driver development manager with Raven Transport, and Terrence Henry, the Georgia-Florida field recruiting manager with Schneider Trucking, will be on hand to talk with prospective employees about opportunities with their companies.
Earlier this year, the college, along with local industries and transportation carriers, “rolled out” the Albany Transportation Academy at Albany Technical College during a ceremony at the Albany-Dougherty County Government Center. The Albany Transportation Academy is designed to create a pool of trained, qualified employees to support the transportation industry and those industries that rely on efficient and cost-effective systems to move goods and services in the region.
“Commercial truck drivers and diesel technicians are in high demand in our region and indeed across the country,” ATC President Anthony Parker said at that time. “The Transportation Academy has great potential to address and solve a twofold work force need. By refocusing our efforts on career training in these strategic areas, we will present a path forward to those who reside in our community who are looking for a job that pays well and offers health benefits.”
He reiterated that the Albany Transportation Academy helps graduates gain entry-level positions in the transportation industry and/or entrepreneurial opportunities through innovative and hands-on instructional approaches.
“Albany Technical College is continuing efforts to connect industry employers with trained, qualified applicants resulting in a robust and sustainable work force, Parker said. “This in turn creates a timely delivery system for talent and goods, resulting in economic growth for the region.”
According to an April article in USA Today, a severe shortage of truckers is pushing up freight costs and, in turn, nudging up retail prices. And this shortage is occasionally leading to late deliveries that leave store shelves empty.
ATC officials said their goal is for Albany Tech CDL graduates to find employment immediately after they complete training.
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