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Delta Technical College

About Delta Technical College

Want to learn a skilled trade? Delta Technical College (DTC) could be the right choice for you! This nationally accredited trade school provides an alternative to the traditional two-year and four-year college route. With two campus locations across Mississippi, DTC offers hands-on training programs in several skilled trades industries, including mechanical trades, allied health, cosmetology, and truck driving.

Choosing a trade school education at DTC is more than a decision to learn a new set of skills—it’s a first step toward starting a long-term career path in the skilled trades industry. DTC’s mission is to offer workforce training that will provide you with the skills necessary to gain entry-level employment in your chosen career field. Join the more than 30,000 DTC graduates who chose to change their life by learning a skilled trade!

  • Most DTC programs and courses can be completed in less than a year
  • All DTC instructors have real-world experience in their respective career fields
  • Flexible class schedules are available to help accommodate your busy schedule
  • No Gen Ed classes required
  • DTC’s hands-on training is focused on teaching the skills required for entry-level employment
  • DTC offers one-on-one assistance to students from enrollment through graduation
  • Student services include resources to assist with locating childcare, transportation, housing, and part-time jobs
  • Career placement services are available to all qualified graduates
  • DTC offers students opportunities to network and give back both on-and-off campus
  • Financial aid is available to students who qualify

Available Programs

  • Professional Truck Driving

    Are you looking for a career that can offer competitive pay, independence, and the freedom to explore the country? A career in truck driving might be a perfect fit! DTC’s Professional Truck Driving Program is designed to prepare you for a career on the open road, providing hands-on, behind-the-wheel driving experience essential for you to start a successful career journey in the trucking industry. Take the wheel and navigate your way to a fulfilling career with DTC's Professional Truck Driving Program!

    The Professional Truck Driving Program includes hands-on training in the following:

    • Basic Operations, Safe Operating Procedures & Advanced Operating Practices
    • Vehicle Systems & Reporting Malfunctions
    • Non-Driving Activities
    • Hazardous Material
    • Vehicle Inspection (Pre-Trip/Enroute/Post-Trip)
    • And more!

    At DTC, you can complete your truck driver training in just 20 weeks! Daytime & evening classes available.*

    Satellite Location (CDL Range Ridgeland Campus)
    100 Beasley Road, Jackson, MS 39206

    Horn Lake, MS

    6530 Interstate Blvd

    Horn Lake,

     MS
     38637

    Ridgeland, MS

    113 Marketridge Drive

    Ridgeland,

     MS
     39157

  • CDL Training Course

    Ready to earn your CDL license in Mississippi? Get into the driver's seat with DTC's hands-on CDL training classes You’ll learn the skills needed to start a career path in the truck driving industry. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with earning your Mississippi CDL at Delta Technical College (DTC).

    The CDL Training Course prepares you for an entry-level truck driver career through a combination of classroom and hands-on instruction. You’ll learn your state’s CDL manuals and get behind-the-wheel training on the range and on the open road. All of DTC’s instructors are experienced trucking professionals who will teach you how to correctly and safely perform the skills required to earn your Mississippi CDL, including:

    • Control systems
    • Vehicle inspection
    • Range maneuvers
    • Rural highways, interstate & city driving
    • And more!

    At DTC, you can complete your CDL training in less than 30 days! Daytime and evening classes available.*

    Satellite Location (CDL Range Ridgeland Campus)
    100 Beasley Road, Jackson, MS 39206

    Horn Lake, MS

    6530 Interstate Blvd

    Horn Lake,

     MS
     38637

    Ridgeland, MS

    113 Marketridge Drive

    Ridgeland,

     MS
     39157

Accreditation
  • DTC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
  • DTC is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally funded financial aid programs.
  • DTC is a member of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA).
  • DTC is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary Schools and College Registration, Certificate No. C-624. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality.
  • DTC is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
Disclosure

Delta Technical College offers financial aid to those who qualify. Financial Aid Representatives are available at each DTC campus location to provide personalized support to students applying for federal financial aid and help with understanding all your funding options, including scholarship opportunities if you qualify. Not all programs and campuses offer evening classes. Contact your local DTC campus for more information about financial aid, class schedules, and more.

Campus Locations

Horn Lake, MS

6530 Interstate Blvd

Horn Lake,

MS
38637

Ridgeland, MS

113 Marketridge Drive

Ridgeland,

MS
39157

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