About
Congreso’s CDL-A “Careers in Trucking” Program provides the education and resources for individuals to secure the Class-A driver’s license and become part of the industry. We partner with All-State Career School, AAA School of Trucking and Smith & Solomon to provide students with 8-10 weeks of mandatory instruction that includes:
-
Mandatory course work to secure the Class-A driver’s permit
-
The Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) required by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration for enrollment in CDL-A training
-
5-6 weeks of hands-on training required for CDL-A licensing
The program is 100% in-person and classes are offered on a monthly basis.
Organization
Congreso Education & Training Center
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, founded in 1977, specializes in empowering Latino communities. They offer specialized workforce development programs such as CDL A & B Trucking, EMT training, and Human Services credentials, with a strong focus on community economic empowerment and job readiness. Their Clinical Medical Assistant program includes in-person phlebotomy certification, providing practical skills and preparing students for state board exams.
Highlights:
- Specializes in empowering Latino communities through targeted employment and training programs
- Mission to enable economic self-sufficiency and well-being for Latino individuals and families
- Vision to facilitate generations of positive outcomes through lifelong partnerships
- Offers an in-person Clinical Medical Assistant program including phlebotomy certification
- Graduates earn multiple certifications, including Phlebotomy, HIPAA, and CPR
- Program prepares students for state board exams and employment in healthcare settings
- The Clinical Medical Assistant program is approximately 13 weeks long, including externship
- Unique focus on economic self-sufficiency and lifelong community partnerships