Question:
I've been out of work for a while and having a hell of a hard time finding a job doing literally anything. I'm 44 years old and have a clean driving record other than a DUI 20+ years ago.
These folks called me and suggested I come in for an "interview"
This is the outfit just north of Macon, Ga. It's 6 grand for a three week course and they "guarantee" you a job when your done. If it is legitimate then I'd jump on it but I imagine they care a great deal more about their 6 grand than they do my getting a job. Any money that I would be able to put towards meals, travel, etc. during that three weeks would literally guarantee my being on the street after I were done if I didn't have some income coming in so it's really important that I know the truth of it. Can those of you in the know please comment on this outfit and my possibilities of getting a job when done?
I used to be in aviation and in aviation we call this kind of thing PFT or Pay for Training and it's pretty much a joke in the aviation industry but may not be here. I know nothing about trucking. Thanks.

Answer:
Does your state unemployment office (one-stop) list the company as an authorized training provider for someone unemployed and retraining for future employment?
As an example, how do they stack up against Roehl's training in Ellenwood (I think), or Millis' training in Cartersville (I think)?
Be advised, starting out, few companies pay until after you've started OTR training. BOL

Answer:
There is no way you should spend $$6000 for driving school,period!!!!! What you should do is check out Iowa Central COMMUNITY College($$5400 for 11 wks room on campus includeed)pell grants & stafford loans available or southeast community college,lincoln,nebraska($655 10.5wks )find your own housing. THESE OPTIONS ARE MUCH BETTER!!!!

Answer:
Think about it a little bit... no one can guarantee you a job except the employer and only then when it is in writing.
With respect to trucking... you must jump through all the necessary hoops first before you can get to the job, and there are a number of them. No school can realistically guarantee that you will make it through all those hoops.
The phrase "guaranteed job" is used by these schools to make you part with your money a little easier.