Free career training program opens for farmworkers
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Farmworkers in the McAllen area can access free career training through a new initiative by Workforce Solutions and the MET Program. This program focuses on cattle ranching and agriculture, providing seasonal and migrant workers with the opportunity to earn a Class A or Class B commercial driver's license. Training includes both online coursework and practical driving experience, which typically costs between $4,000 and $7,000. Angela Torres from Hammer Down CDL School emphasized the importance of equipping students with in-demand skills. Funded by the National Farmworker Jobs Program, the program offers morning and evening classes, and applications are currently open with certain requirements.
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