SCC Truck Driving Hosts 20th Anniversary Reunion

The SCC Truck Driving program began in 1985 with Ray Breeden teaching classes using his personal trucks. Breeden still teaches at SCC part-time. Throughout the years, Shawnee has contracted with John A. Logan, Rend Lake, Southeastern and Purchase Training Center (WKCTC) to help those Truck Driving programs get started.

In 1995, the curriculum changed to a 16-credit hour, 10-week program, which is what current students study. After the course work is completed, students participate in a 5-week externship to complete the certification. These are done at the company of the students' choice, which almost guarantees job placement with that company. The program averages a 90 percent success rate.

The reunion of the program is set for October 29th for the reunion. Anyone that completed or taught the Truck Driving Program at SCC is invited to attend this event. Those interested need to RSVP by August 31 so that arrangements can be made in advance. Contact David Simmons at 618-634-3286 for more information.