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Barton County Community College offers a top-tier Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A) program, delivering comprehensive training for aspiring truck drivers. The course encompasses a total of 160 hours, comprising classroom instruction, skill maneuvers, and behind-the-wheel training, with a strong focus on highway and city driving practice. Students receive thorough lectures on map reading, trip planning, and the safe handling of hazardous materials. Safety management is a paramount component, covering defensive driving techniques, accident procedures, and vital emergency responses, along with rigorous preparation for CDL exams, resulting in a high pass rate. The program also provides extensive driver wellness education, emphasizing health awareness, and imparts practical vehicle maintenance knowledge, ensuring students possess industry-standard skills. With small class sizes and dedicated instructors, personalized attention is guaranteed. Affordable payment options and scholarships make the program economically accessible, reflecting Barton County Community College's commitment to vocational excellence in producing competent and reliable truck drivers. Graduates obtain a Class A CDL, enhancing their employability, and receive job placement support, facilitating a smooth transition into the transportation sector, making this CDL-A program a pivotal step toward a rewarding career in commercial truck driving.

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Barton County Community College

Barton Community College

Barton Community College provides accessible, affordable, continuously improving, and student-focused educational opportunities. It aims to be a leading institution recognized for innovation and outstanding people, programs, and services. The college offers specialized programs in cybersecurity, hazardous materials, and emergency management, and has a unique and long-standing association with Fort Riley and the U.S. Army.

Highlights:

  • Strong partnerships with military communities
  • Specialized programs in cybersecurity
  • Specialized programs in hazardous materials
  • Specialized programs in emergency management
  • Proud association with Fort Riley and the U.S. Army since 1984
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