Driving Change: How the NextTech Diversity Program is Transforming the Trucking Industry
The trucking industry is the backbone of the American economy, but it has long struggled with a lack of diversity among its workforce. The NextTech Diversity Program, backed by T-Mobile and industry trucking companies, aims to change this by offering training and placement opportunities for diverse candidates to become 5G network equipment drivers.
The Importance of Diversity in the Trucking Industry
A diverse workforce is crucial for the long-term success of any industry. For the trucking sector, it means better representation of different communities, fostering a more inclusive environment, and better meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse customer base. The NextTech Diversity Program is dedicated to addressing these issues by focusing on three key areas:
Candidates in the Program: The program offers comprehensive training, certification, and job placement for qualified diverse candidates in the trucking industry as skilled CDL Class A Drivers.
Guaranteed job placement: Upon completion of the CDL Class A/B Program, eligible candidates are immediately placed with partnering trucking companies, creating long-term career opportunities.
Post-placement support: The program offers ongoing career counseling and support for 12 months after job placement, covering everything from career development to financial management.
T-Mobile's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
T-Mobile has long been a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, both within its workforce and in the broader telecom industry. Through the NextTech Diversity Program, T-Mobile is taking a proactive approach to increase diversity in the trucking industry by recruiting trucking companies to pledge and support the program.
Investing in the Future of Trucking
The NextTech Diversity Program offers four investment levels for organizations looking to pledge their support:
Visionary (40+ students per year)
Integrator (10-39 students per year)
Builder (5-9 students per year)
Connector (1-4 students per year)
Each investment level offers unique benefits and visibility for the pledging organization while making a tangible difference in the lives of program participants.
By partnering with the NextTech Diversity Program, organizations can play a vital role in driving change within the trucking industry, fostering greater diversity, equity, and inclusion for years to come. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient workforce that meets the needs of our ever-changing world.