Employer Partnerships Address Demand for Truck Drivers

Employer Partnerships Address Demand for Truck Drivers

| By: Britten, Casey

The FVTC Truck Driving program was highlighted recently in an article featuring Sargento Foods employee Amanda Lytle, the first female truck driving apprentice in Wisconsin.

A longtime employee at Sargento, Amanda was interested in transitioning to a truck driving career so she decided to take advantage of a new training opportunity offered by her employer. It’s a partnership between Sargento, Fox Valley Technical College and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. FVTC provides the initial truck driver training.

After this four-week training portion at FVTC, Amanda earned a perfect score on her CDL tests. The remainder of the training will take place at Sargento foods with a mentor, and after 2000+ hours of behind-the-wheel training, she could be driving on her own next year. “It's a rigorous program, but I like the challenge,” says Amanda.

While this is a new program for Sargento, FVTC has been providing contracted truck driver training with employers for several years—in addition to offering a traditional technical diploma in Truck Driving—addressing the demand for qualified drivers. There aren't enough new drivers to replace those entering retirement. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers will grow by 5% over the next eight years. 

Learn more: Truck Driving Industry Partnership Program >


In The News:

Read more in the Sheboygan Press:

This Sargento worker is the first female professional truck driver apprentice part of Wisconsin's workforce program >


 

Upcoming Events

Apr
7

Registration Begins for Continuing Program Students - Summer & Fall Semesters

Registration Begins for Continuing Program Students - Summer & Fall Semesters 2025

Apr
7

On Campus: Marian University

Thinking of transferring to Marian University?

Apr
8

On Campus: UW-Stevens Point

Thinking of transferring to UW-Stevens Point?

Apr
10

On Campus: Lakeland University

Thinking of transferring to Lakeland University?

Apr
10

Fox Trap Pitch Event - Appleton

Thursday, April 10, 4 p.m. | College-wide pitch event for FVTC students to present their business venture or idea!

Apr
11

FVTC Cybersecurity Symposium - Appleton

Join us for a free Cybersecurity Symposium at Fox Valley Technical College

@FOXVALLEYTECH ON INSTAGRAM


Join Our Email List

Subscribe Today

Your information will remain private. FVTC will never share our email lists. See FVTC's privacy policy.

Student & Alumni Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Cole Henke

Student Spotlight: Cole Henke

Cole chose to pursue a career in firefighting because it offers a dynamic environment, with new challenges and varied experiences each day.
Student Spotlight: Sydney Lyons

Student Spotlight: Sydney Lyons

For Syndey one of the most rewarding aspects of Early Childhood Education is the ability to make a difference in the lives of children.

Student Spotlight: Stazy Szymanski

Student Spotlight: Stazy Szymanski

Stazy chose FVTC because she appreciates the opportunity to earn her degree in just two years, all while benefiting from personalized,...
Student Spotlight: Noel Whiting

Student Spotlight: Noel Whiting

Noel chose the Marketing Program because the field is always changing, so there's always something new to learn and explore.

Student Spotlight: Andrea Brunner

Student Spotlight: Andrea Brunner

Andrea Brunner chose FVTC because the campus offers a welcoming environment for students from all backgrounds and provides a wide range of...