Rep. John Shimkus | The Office of Rep. John Shimkus
Rep. John Shimkus | The Office of Rep. John Shimkus
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) said a recent grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) creating a commercial driver’s license truck driving course in Noble, Illinois is expected to bring more than 450 jobs to the area.
The $142,000 grant will be used to purchase truck driving equipment and a tractor-trailer at the course operated by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges. The program will offer a training program and job placement services.
“The community colleges serve an area that certainly can use an economic boost, and I believe this grant will provide just that,” Shimkus said. “As a matter of fact, EDA anticipates 458 jobs will be created as a result of this project. It comes at a time when truck drivers are in high demand.”
The investment by the EDA is expected to cover approximately half of the $285,000 projected cost of the project.
“IECC is very excited to receive this grant,” Jervaise McDaniel, grant administrator, said. “The funds from this grant will allow our instructors to use the latest technology and provide the highest quality training.”
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