Local Tech Colleges to Receive Commercial Driver Training Grants

Friday, February 27th, 2026 -- 10:01 AM

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), announced nine businesses and organizations in eight Wisconsin counties across the state will collectively receive $250,000 in commercial driver training grants.

These grants are part of the Commercial Driver Training Grant program and work to support businesses and organizations that offer training for trainees to obtain their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the goal of bolstering Wisconsin’s driving workforce, such as school bus drivers, truck drivers, delivery drivers, and more.

This round of grant awards will help 190 trainees obtain a CDL and grow their earning potential, all while helping to meet the demands for one of the state’s most in-demand occupations.

Administered by DWD’s Office of Skills Development, these grants help businesses, schools, and other Wisconsin-based organizations develop innovative local and regional solutions that meet area workforce needs.

There are currently more than 500 job postings that require a CDL on the Job Center of Wisconsin website, and approximately 6,000 of these positions are posted annually.

Some local institutions receiving the funds include:

Chippewa Valley Technical College Foundation Inc. | $30,000

The Chippewa Valley Technical College Foundation in Eau Claire County received grant funding to train 30 individuals.

Northcentral Technical College | $30,000

Northcentral Technical College in Marathon County received grant funding to provide Class A CDL training for 30 individuals.

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