About
Congreso’s CDL-A Trucking License program at Congreso Education & Training Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania prepares students to obtain a Class-A driver’s license and enter the trucking industry. Training covers coursework for the Class-A driver’s permit, federally required Entry-Level Driver Training, and hands-on preparation for CDL-A licensing. The program is delivered entirely in person over approximately 8–10 weeks, with weekday classes offered monthly. Admission preferences include being over 21 and having a clean driving record for at least one full year. Applicants must also be able to communicate in English, attend weekday training, pass a Department of Transportation physical, and submit to immediate drug testing.
At a glance
- Format: IN_PERSON
- Leads to: Class-A driver's license
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Congreso Education & Training Center
Congreso de Latinos Unidos is a community-based institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering career preparation in commercial driving, emergency medical services, healthcare, early childhood education, and job readiness. Its programs include Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Emergency Medical Technician, EMT Training Program, Human Services Pathway Credential, and Job Readiness & Training – Next Step Program. The organization’s CDL-A Careers in Trucking program provides education and resources for individuals pursuing a Class-A driver’s license and includes a partnership with All-State Career School. Congreso also offers the Child Development Associate Credential in the field of early childhood education and provides healthcare certifications through its Next Step program. Additional education and community programs include Adult Ed. – Digital Literacy, ESL Classes, GED Services 18+, and Harcum College @ Congreso.