UNEMPLOYMENT GRANTS
CDL TRAINING GRANTS
UNEMPLOYMENT GRANTS FOR
TRUCKING SCHOOL
Los Angeles & Orange County residents that are currently not working may qualify for a grant to help cover their truck driving school tuition. Funds are first come, first served and have a processing time of 3-4 weeks. Unemployment benefits are not required.
PRIORITY RESPONSE FOR THOSE ON UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
If you've been terminated or laid off (through no fault of your own), receive unemployment benefits or have exhausted your benefits and it's unlikely that you'll return to your previous industry or occupation due to its downturn, you might be eligible for a rapid response grant.
DECLINING INDUSTRIES
If you've been terminated or laid off due to a permanent closure of a plant, facility or business you may be eligible for a rapid response training grant.
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For a full list of declining occupations, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. If your profession is listed on the declining list of jobs, and you were laid off or terminated, you may be eligible for a rapid response grant. Common jobs in decline include, but are not limited to:
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• Fast Food Workers
• Bank Tellers
• Manufacturing Jobs
• Shipping & Receiving Inventory Clerks
• Supervisors of Retail Workers
• Printing and Supported Activities
FREE CDL TRAINING FOR UNEMPLOYED
Unemployment Grants for truck driving school remain accessible to individuals who are not employed and do not receive unemployment benefits. These grants provide the same advantages and cover the entire cost of truck driver training.
CDL GRANT QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all of the required qualifications to be approved for an Unemployment Grant:
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• Must be a Los Angeles or Orange County Resident
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• If male, must have enrolled in selective services
• Must be not working (unemployment benefits are not a requirements to apply)
• Must meet admission and program eligibility requirements
• Must submit all required documentation for grant and program eligibility (see below)
• Must be able to transition into available entry-level jobs upon completion of the program
REQUIRED DOCUEMNTS TO APPLY
Applicants must submit all required documentation to be approved for an Unemployment Grant:
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• Proof of residency (Los Angeles or Orange County)
• Valid Driver's License
• Social Security Card
• Proof of past income (e.g. previous tax returns, old pay stub, or current unemployment benefits)
• Driving Record
Did you know? Los Angeles County has a great re-training program for those currently not working. Each year grants are made available to offer free CDL training for those who are currently unemployed.
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