WORKING TO IMPROVE THE DIVERSITY OF THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY

The NextTech Diversity Program aims to provide career training and placement of diverse candidates to take on roles as 5G network equipment drivers. With $1M+ in initial seed funding from T-Mobile and anticipated support from industry trucking companies, our goal is to create long-term telecom careers where training provides job opportunities for individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses to transport 5G network equipment on a national level.

THE POWER OF THE PROGRAM

The CDL Class A/B Truck Driver program readies an entry-level student for the rigors of the trucking industry. New Reflections Technical Institute's CDL Class A/B License course features a two-week permit session that prepares the student within a structured learning environment made up of blended learning: e-learning, lecture, and hands-on.

This ‘hands-on first’ approach allows the student to gain their competencies in an environment where 80% of the curriculum is done in an actual truck. Upon completion of the CDL C-Class A/B Program, the student is immediately placed with a partnering trucking company.

The NextTech Diversity Program commits to making a significant impact in three important ways:

Candidates in the Program

Guaranteed job placement for all eligible Candidates after graduation

Supporting Candidates for 12 months after job placement with career counseling, ranging from career development to financial management.

DID YOU KNOW?

America’s trucking industry (and customers!) is ready for a massive dose of CDL Class A/B truck drivers.

Currently, 3.6 million people are employed as
professional drivers, and 7.95 million work in the
transportation field in some way.

This accounts for 5.8% of the overall United States
workforce.

Since 2019, there has been a nearly 61,000 deficit in
truck drivers in the US.

T-MOBILE & NEXTTECH DIVERSITY PROGRAM

T-Mobile and the NextTech Diversity Program partners understand the value of a fair and inclusive workforce and the need to expand the diversity of people working in the trucking industry, overall. Therefore, T-Mobile will engage in this Program and recruit Trucking Companies to pledge and support the Program.

As our customer base becomes more diverse, TMO is leading the charge to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion to include diverse communities, as both customers and employees in the overall telecom workforce that fuels our growth. Therefore, in order to provide such opportunities, this Program is established to support the recruiting, training, certification, and placement of qualified diverse candidates in the trucking industry as skilled CDL Class A Drivers.

PICK YOUR DONOR LEVEL

The goal of the NextTech Diversity Program is to increase Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) across the Trucking industry by investing in the recruiting, training, certification, and job placement of minorities and women. The trucking industry often has thousands of open positions that offer long-term, rewarding careers to those with applicable skills and certifications. Yet, there is a lack of diversity in the workforce that includes male and female truck drivers. To improve the participation of underrepresented communities in the trucking industry and create real change, we have partnered with T-Mobile to develop the NextTech Diversity Program. We invite your company to pledge and support us in “Building One United Front!”

Like-minded individuals and organizations will partner with us to champion the DE&I values of the NextTech Diversity Program. Partners can pledge at one of four levels based on their investment commitment: Connector, Builder, Integrator, or Visionary. Each level of partnership requires an increasing degree of investment and commitment and provides increased visibility and benefits.

INVESTMENT LEVELS

Visionary (40+ students per year)
Integrator (10-39 students per year)
Builder (9-5 students per year)
Connector (1-4 students per year)

By clicking the INVEST IN ONE OR MORE STUDENTS, you will begin the process of information gathering and subsequent participation in the NextTech Diversity Program as a Partner. Once your information is received, an NRTI representative will contact you to schedule a meeting to further explain the Program, how you can participate, and the benefits awarded to your company based on the level of your organization’s pledge.

These are the companies making the biggest commitment. Funding a total of 200 students – 40 students every year – from 2023 through 2025.

2023 Press Release

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Unlimited Recruiting and Placement of CDL Driver (LAC)

Five Advanced Job Role Fulfillment Placements: CDL Drivers (LAC)

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Supporting 10-39 candidates annually is amazing – even better with a five – year commitment.

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Five Advanced Job Role Fulfillment Placements: CDL Drivers (LAC)

Builder’s will cover the costs for 9-5 training spots every year.

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Unlimited Recruiting and Placement of Tower 1 Technicians (LAC)

When a company pledges to cover the costs of 1-4 trainees each year, that’s a real commitment that will have a real impact on people’s lives.

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