Advanced Career Institute Blog

Michael Bjork
Commercial Driver 3 week
Grad Date 12/2/11

Mike started his career working for CRST. After putting in his time and gaining experience he has made a job change and is now working for Knight/Refrigerated, which he thinks is great!

Congratulations to CDL graduate Manuel Mora! Manuel graduated from the ACI truck program with the local Community College that we partner with.

A big *THANK YOU* to everyone that came out to the May 2 BBQ at the Fresno ACI campus! What a great turnout, we had lots of fun. Looking forward to the next one!

Richard Suter is a U.S. Veteran who just graduated from our School Bus Driver training program! Nice job Richard!

Mark Yates is one of our veteran graduates who graduated on August 30, 2012. Mark is currently working for Knight Refrigerated and recently stopped by with his truck. Thanks for the visit, Mark!

Where are you working now that you’ve completed your CDL training at Advanced Career Institute?
I started with Werner Enterprises but I now work for Knight Refrigerated.

How do you like your new Job?
Love It!

Where were you working before you were trained as a professional truck driver?
I worked as a Security Guard.

What made you choose Advanced Career Institute?
Location, Location, Location.

Were you nervous about the training and transition into a new career with a lot of responsibility?
No.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with someone coming from a similar situation?
It’s a lifestyle change for the better!

Instructor Ray at the Fresno campus working with students on Pre-Trip and Skills…using one of our new trucks!

Check out some of new equipment ACI recently purchased for the Visalia & Fresno school locations…Exciting!

Justin Atchley and Jeremy Stern are working For Werner Enterprises as “Team Werner”

Justin Atchley
Professional Truck Driver-Program, Grad Date 11/29/12

Jeremy Stern
Professional Truck Driver-Program, Grad Date 10/25/12

How do you guys like your new Job?
Justin: Loving it.
Jeremy: Like it alot.

Where were you working before you were trained as professional truck drivers?
Justin: Unemployed.
Jeremy: CIS Security.

What made you choose Advanced Career Institute?
Justin: Great teachers, friendly place.
Jeremy: [For a job with] better pay, health benefits.

Were you nervous about the training and transition into a new career with a lot of responsibility?
Justin: Not at all.
Jeremy: Yes a little bit.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with someone coming from a similar situation?
Justin: Great Career to get into!
Jeremy: It’s a Great Career to start!

Thank you to everyone that came out to our Student BBQ at the Visalia ACI campus on Friday, March 22. We had a lot of fun celebrating eith the new graduates and hanging out with our currently enrolled students.

Current Ag Transportation students taking a picture in the snow on Friday, March 8. As part of their training program, students work with live freight and work on “Hands On” delivery of actual freight loads. These students traveled through Tehachapi since the I5 Corridor over the Grapevine was closed due to weather conditions….Pictured Left to Right are Michael Aromin, Daniel Nunez, Phillip Jules…Enjoying what some say is the best part of the entire program!!