The St. Louis County Division of Workforce Development is partnering with the United Auto Workers Labor Employment Training Corporation on a free program to train county residents for careers as diesel mechanics.
Program participants will get training in diesel engine maintenance. The program is designed to lead to full time careers with wages between $22-$35 and hour.
“The skills these men and women learn will lay the foundation for careers,” said County Executive Stenger.
The program, taught at Ranken Technical College, 4431 Finney Ave. in St. Louis, is ongoing and each course runs for eight-weeks. Orientations run through May 12. The courses are valued at $6,800 per participant but will be offered at no cost.
The program is funded by a grant from the State of Missouri. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and should have experience in mechanical work.
For more information, call 314-679-3341.
