PMTC will award one individual with a Professional Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Training Scholarship which will cover the costs for the recipient to complete a full training program through KRTS, or another registered training provider should the candidate be from outside of Ontario.
This program is an intensive minimum 200-hour course, which when completed, will arm the new Professional Driver with a high level of training, as set by the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) and the Truck Training Schools Associate of Ontario (TTSAO) mandatory requirements.
These standards will provide the student with the skills and confidence necessary to become a successful Professional driver. The award will help promote investment in the training needs of our great industry.
Scholarship Eligibility
To be deemed eligible to apply for, and receive, a PMTC Professional Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Training Scholarship candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. Must have a conditional job offer as a professional driver, pending
successful completion of the PMTC/KRTS Professional Truck Driver Training Program.
2. Must have no more than 3 points listed against their current MVR.
3. Must have no impaired driving, dangerous, careless driving, or similar type convictions in the previous 5 years.
4. Must have no criminal code convictions or must have received a pardon or waiver.
5. Must be nominated by his or her company.
6. The employer must submit a letter stating why they think their nominee is a good candidate for the scholarship, and what succession plan they have in mind for the graduate.
7. The nominee must submit a resume that at minimum states their education, work history, and any volunteer or community service work performed.
8. The nominee must submit a minimum 650 word essay stating why they think they are a good candidate for the scholarship, and what their own personal goals are within the transportation industry.
Additional Criteria and Guidelines
a. Once the scholarship has been awarded, the student will have a meeting with KRTS to go over requirements, scheduling, and ensure the student gets properly enrolled.
b. The bursary recipient must complete the training program within 1 year of being awarded the bursary.
The recipient will be selected by the PMTC awards selection committee and the PMTC president. The president will oversee the program but will only vote in the case of a tie.
The winner will then be required to meet with KRTS.
Once enrolled with KRTS, the recipient will be required to maintain all KRTS enrolment requirements including adhering to all student policies and procedures.
Scoring of the application will be based on the following
Employer Nomination letter
Nominee Application letter Resume/Work history
Community Service Work