New skills, new opportunities

Receive training for a commercial driver’s license with a scholarship from United Way Miami’s workforce fund, UpSkill Miami.

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How it Works

UpSkill Miami

UpSkill Miami provides scholarships for qualified recipients to cover 100% of the tuition costs of The CDL School's commercial driver training program.

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The CDL School delivers commercial driving training that helps graduates earn their CDL and qualify for good jobs in the transportation industry and others.

Program Eligibility

To be eligible for the United Way Upskill Miami Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Must currently reside or work in Miami-Dade County
  • Earn less than $35,000 per year or are currently unemployed
  • Be a US Citizen, Permanent US Resident or have DACA status within the US
  • Meet The CDL Schools admissions requirements, including meeting all the requirements to hold a commercial drivers license 
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How the Program Benefits You:

Training

Quality commercial driver training provided by The CDL School, through the United Way Miami’s UpSkill Program.

Preparation

Career support to apply your new skills in our community and make a good living while doing so.

Support

Additional support services including: living stipends, career coaching, and job placement support.

Complete our short application to get started today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the United Way UpSkill Program?
United Way Miami is driven by the vision to empower and enhance the Miami-Dade County workforce through UpSkill Miami, a fund that invests in workforce development initiatives. The fund facilitates strategic collaborations among underserved target populations, training providers and employers within Miami-Dade County, resulting in a more profound community impact. Together, we’re building a stronger Miami.

Which of The CDL School's Training Programs are eligible?
The CDL School’s Class A Master and Class B Intermediate Courses are eligible training programs in the United Way of Miami UpSkill Program.
  • Class A Master and Professional Program prepares students to receive their Commercial Driver’s License for all long-haul transportation vehicles such as commercial trailers, tractor trailers, and semi-trailers.
  • Class B Intermediate Course prepares students to receive their Commercial Driver’s License for lighter vehicles such as a straight truck or a bus.
Am I eligible for the United Way Miami’s UpSkill Program?
To be eligible for the UpSkill program, you must:
  • Currently reside or work in Miami-Dade County
  • Earn less than $35,000 per year or are currently unemployed
  • Be a US Citizen, Permanent US Resident or have DACA status within the US
  • Meet The CDL Schools admissions requirements, including meeting all the requirements to hold a commercial drivers license
What services does the United Way Miami UpSkill program provide?
The UpSkill Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition for The CDL Schools CDL training programs and includes access to financial counseling and other supportive services

How do I apply?
If you meet the eligibility criteria above, fill out form on this webpage and you will be contacted by The CDL School’s Admissions Advisor to see if you are eligible for The CDL School’s programs.

Do I have to pay anyone back?
The United Way Miami UpSkill program is a scholarship. Recipients do not have a repayment obligation.

Hear From Students of The CDL School:

Sergio-Colorado

Sergio
Basturo

Colorado

"One of the best schools; the instructors are really patient. They helped me whenever I had a problem. They showed me over and over and over again till I got it. They don’t pass you unless you know what you're doing, and they feel confident that you’ll pass. The office will help you find a job, and they are all really welcoming and helpful."

Tashawana-NY

Tashawana
Dixon

New York

"The school is excellent, the instructors are A1, they really care about you & they go above & beyond to make sure you get it even if you need extra help. I’m so happy I choose this school & so should you!!"

Schnader-FL

Schnader
Charles

Florida

"They are great people to train with... they explain things to you in a way that's just intuitive and makes sense".