Expansion of truck driving training program to include training for both CDL class a and b

The Delta Regional Authority awarded Rend Lake College, a public community college in Ina, Illinois, a $133,553 Project Grant under the Delta Area Economic Development program (CFDA 90.201) to expand its truck driving training program. The grant, which was awarded on September 13, 2023, will fund the addition of training for both CDL Class A and B licenses, expanding the college's workforce development offerings in the transportation sector. This aligns with the Delta Regional Authority's mission to support economic growth and improve quality of life in the Delta region through initiatives that develop transportation infrastructure and provide job training. The grant will enable Rend Lake College to strengthen its truck driving certification programs and better meet the workforce needs of the surrounding community over the 2-year performance period ending September 13, 2025.