(Contact American Job Center to apply)

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A MET grant, in the context of CDL Class A training, specifically refers to the Migrant Educational Training (MET) program available in certain states like Texas. Here's what you should know about it:

 

• Purpose: The MET program is designed to provide educational and vocational training opportunities to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents to help them transition into more stable, higher-paying careers, including truck driving.

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• Eligibility: Typically, to be eligible for a MET grant for CDL training, you must:

  • Have worked in agriculture or related seasonal work within a certain time frame (usually within the last two years).

  • Be a migrant or seasonal farmworker or a dependent of one.

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• Funding and Use: The MET grant can cover the costs associated with CDL training, including tuition, fees, and sometimes other related expenses like transportation or childcare, although this varies by program specifics.

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• Application Process:

  • You would generally need to apply through the state's workforce commission or a similar agency. In Texas, this would involve contacting the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) or visiting a local Workforce Solutions office.

  • Documentation proving your agricultural work history would be required.​

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• Contact the American Job Center in your area. In Calcasieu Parish, you can contact them (here). They can inform you about any equivalent programs or grants.

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• Check for State-Specific Programs: Each state might have its own programs aimed at similar demographics or goals. In Louisiana, you might explore grants or funding under different programs like WIOA or state-specific vocational training grants.

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• Research Online: Look for state government websites or educational grant directories that might list such opportunities, although for very specific programs like MET, local or state workforce agencies are your best resource.

 

Remember, the availability and details of these grants can change, so it's crucial to verify current information directly with local authorities or through official state resources.