Recruit and enroll qualified students and or members of underserved communities in the colleges commercial drivers license program

This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (CFDA 20.235 - Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grants) provides $139,980.00 to Johnson County Community College to recruit and enroll qualified students and members of underserved communities in the college's Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program. The objective is to expand the number of CDL holders with enhanced operator safety training in order to reduce the severity and number of crashes involving commercial motor vehicles on U.S. roads. The award period runs from August 26, 2024 to September 30, 2026. As a community college serving a diverse student population, Johnson County Community College has a history of federal grant awards supporting educational innovation, workforce development, and specialized training programs.