Midland, TX: Midland College's Transportation Training Program has received a generous donation
from Midland Development Corporation and Permian Basin Workforce Development Board.
The donation provided funds to purchase a Peterbilt Truck and helped pay full scholarships
for 20 students enrolling in the Transportation Training program.
The demand for large-truck drivers in the West Texas region is high due to its diverse
and dynamic economy, including the oil and gas industry, agriculture, infrastructure
development, interstate commerce, and supply chain logistics. As the region continues
to grow and evolve, the role of truck drivers remains indispensable in facilitating
the movement of goods and sustaining economic prosperity. The donated funds allow
students to train in the truck driver programs offered by the college to start their
training sooner.
Lourcey Sams, Midland Development Corporation Board Chairman, highlights the significant
impact of the ongoing partnerships. Sams asserts, "The Midland Development Corporation
has been supporting the expansion of Midland College's transportation program since
2018 through partnerships with the Permian Basin Workforce Development Board. This
program creates opportunities for Midlanders to advance their careers and for local
employers to fill critical jobs. More CDL drivers being trained in Midland makes a
tangible impact on our economy."
Willie Taylor, CEO of the Permian Basin Workforce Board, expressed his gratitude for
the partnership between the Texas Workforce Commission, the Permian Basin WDB, Midland
College, and the Midland Development Corporation. He sees this investment as an opportunity
to address the high demand for jobs in truck driving, which is clearly a winning opportunity
for the community.
Chelsy Gann, Midland College Director of Workforce Continuing Education, expressed
her appreciation for the support from MDC and the Permian Basin Workforce Development
Board. These funds will allow the college to provide world-class technical training
to more students and scholarships to qualifying students, giving them the opportunity
to obtain a high-demand, high-wage job.
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