CDL Careers

Interested in this program? Please fill out this online form: 

Click here to sign up 

KOM’s CDL Careers programs are designed to prepare you for careers that require a commercial driver’s license.

We offer: 

• General CDL Training: Enrolling now until 1/20/2025! You will complete 8 weeks of permit prep and career preparation at Roseville Adult Learning Center and then complete your behind-the-wheel training at Dakota County Technical College. Completing the program will take about three months, which may not be consecutive. 
• Highway Construction CDL Training: This program is not taking new applicants at this time. It is offered through a grant from MNDOT.  

How to join 

Please fill out this online form: 

Click here to sign up

Our staff (Lisa Khang) will contact you for an interview to check if you qualify. 

Who can join? 

You must: 

• Be age 18 or older and not currently enrolled in high school 
• Be a Minnesota resident 
• Have proof of U.S. work authorization 
• Identify as immigrant, refugee, or person of color 
• Speak and understand English well 
• Be able to attend all class sessions
• Ready to start a new CDL job in the next 6 months 
• Have a valid MN driver’s license and a driving record that will not limit your ability to get a CDL and become employed (You must have had a U.S. driver’s license for at least 2 years. If you already have a CDL Permit, it must be issued from the state of Minnesota.) 
• Pass a DOT physical exam and drug test (coordinated and paid for by the program. Note: drug test will screen for THC and though use is legal in MN, use is prohibited for CDL drivers or federally) 
• Note: At this time, MN does not issue non-domiciled CDLs. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to get a CDL. For updated information, see https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/license-and-id/cdl-cdl  

For Highway Construction CDL Training, you must also: 

• Have high school diploma/GED 

Program Highlights  

• Classroom training to prepare for written CDL permit tests 
• Financial coaching and education designed to support your CDL career goals 
• Paid work experience and career exploration 
• Support with job search and applications 
• Costs for behind-the-wheel training at covered by KOM! ($6,000 value) 
• Earn money when you reach employment milestones (while funding lasts) 

The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded (or funded in part) this training through a grant. The grant recipient created this training. DEED does not endorse this publicity or training or make guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership of the information herein or elsewhere. 

For more information, please contact:

Lisa Khang | Phone: 651-253-3894  | Email: lkhang@mnkaren.org