St. Louis County Government:

Press release from the St. Louis County Government:

December 16, 2021

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (December 16, 2021) - County Executive Dr. Sam Page on Friday will tour MTC Truck Driver Training , a company that has partnered with St. Louis County’s Workforce Development (WFD) Division to train people to get their CDL Class A license.

A shortage of truck drivers has made national news recently, and the County’s WFD program is producing a great pool of candidates ready to join the workforce.

The County’s WFD program has partnered with two truck driving schools to cover the cost of training and career services through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program. Those enrolled in this program qualify based on income status, employment status, and other potential barriers to employment.

Enrollment in the WFD program has doubled since 2020.

Where: MTC Truck Driver Training, 12000 Missouri Bottom Road Ste C, Hazelwood 63074

When: December 17 12:30 p.m. - County Executive tours kitchen and classroom space
Press availability following tour

Who: Dr. Sam Page, County Executive
Gregory Laposa, director of St. Louis County Workforce Development
Jeff and Ann Bauza , MTC Truck Driving owners
Three WFD program participants

This press release was produced by the St. Louis County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.