Nonprofit helps put Burnet employees in the driver’s seat with CDL training
Over the last several years, Workforce Network Inc. has facilitated 20 city of Burnet employees’ CDL trainings, saving the municipality close to $120,000. Photo courtesy of the city of Burnet
A local nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gap between the needs of employers and the workforce has helped several city of Burnet employees nab their commercial driver’s licenses.
Through collaboration with the city, Llano County, and ATDS Truck Driving School, Workforce Network Inc. facilitated class-a license training for 20 city employees, amounting to an approximate $120,000 in savings over the course of several years.
“While the financial savings are significant, the partnership represents something even greater: rural communities coming together to invest in the people who keep their communities running,” reads a Workforce Network press release.
During the licensing program, trainees from Burnet, Blanco, and Llano counties participate in classroom education, practical driving, and safety training sessions at the Llano County Community Center to establish the responsibilities of safely operating commercial vehicles.
“For municipalities like Burnet, CDL-qualified employees are essential to maintaining infrastructure, supporting public works operations, and delivering the everyday services residents depend on,” the press release continues.
Workforce Network Inc. is an extension of the Texas-based company Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, which coordinates grant-funded training programs in the Highland Lakes through municipal partnerships and cross-county cooperation.
“At Workforce Network, we believe that strong communities are built through strong partnerships,” Workforce Network CEO Emily Miller said. “This collaboration with the city of Burnet, Llano County, and ATDS is a perfect example of what we can accomplish when we work across county lines toward a shared goal.”