NOW ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS.

Time: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-9:00 pm,

January 12, 2026 – May 14, 2026

Location: South High Community School. 170 Apricot St. Worcester, MA 01603.

Students will utilize online CDX medium/heavy software textbooks which is included in the price of the program.

During this 220-hour course, you will learn the basic skills and knowledge needed to become a successful entry-level diesel technician. Classroom instruction will be followed by hands-on practice working under the supervision of experienced instructors. Topics include safety, suspension, brakes, steering systems, exhaust and emissions, four-stroke engine theory, design characteristics, service techniques, diagnostics and repair strategies. You will disassemble, measure, inspect and reassemble diesel engines in accordance with factory blueprint specifications.

Our Diesel Tech instructor is an industry leader who has years of experience running his own trucking company and working as a diesel technician.  His experience teaching High School and Post Secondary students allows him to provide students with a robust hands-on education. Our program will also offer students the opportunity to interact with industry partners who are looking to employ trained Diesel Technicians and Truck Drivers.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for diesel service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow 3 percent from 2023 to 2033, and the median annual wage in May 2024 was $60,640

Eligibility Requirements:

You must be a Massachusetts Resident

You must be 18 years of age or older when the training is complete.

You must be Authorized to Work in the United States

You must be unemployed or underemployed – the income limit for underemployment is $56,100/year or $27.00/hour.

To view more information on eligibility, visit the link HERE.

To apply, please complete the form below. Please allow up to 3-5 business days for a response. Applicants will be required to submit documents proving their eligibility, become a member of the MassHire Career Center, and attend an in-person interview.

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To participate in a grant-funded training, you must meet the eligibility requirements. Review the requirements and allowed documents below. You must submit your documents along with your application.

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Massachusetts residency may be documented using any one of the following documents:Current and valid state-issued ID (including, but not limited to a MA Driver’s License), Utility bill dated within the last three months, Government mail received in the past 60 days (including property tax or excise tax bill), Current Firearm ID card, Current bank statement, Current pension statement, Current auto or home insurance policy, Current lease agreement

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The easiest way to document work authorization is to submit a Passport or Passport card, Employment Authorization Document, or Permanent Resident Card.If you submitted a MA License or ID for your proof of MA residency, you can submit a Social Security Card or Birth Certificate. Work authorization can also be met with proof of UI receipt (currently collecting).

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An unemployed individual is defined as an individual who is not employed at the time of enrollment in the program. Examples of forms of documentation that can be accepted for proof of unemployment include: Proof of collecting unemployment, Letter of unemployment verification, Screenshot of UI account, Tax form for proof of no income (e.g., 1040 form), or a letter from your most recent employer.

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An underemployed individual is defined as an individual who is earning less than 60% of the Median Household Income. For the Central Region, 60% MHI is $51,600 or $24.80 per hour. Examples of forms of documentation that can be accepted for proof of underemployment include:Pay Stubs – a minimum of 1 pay stub dated within the past six months, Direct Deposits – Proof of bank records for direct deposit payments, Tax Forms – must indicate your income over the past year. A 1040 or 1099 is acceptable if you are self-employed. Offer Letter/Employer Letter – must detail pay rate/annual salary. Alternatively, any letter from a current employer that details your salary/wage would be acceptable. Proof of Public Benefits – if you receive income-based public benefits, you are automatically eligible for FutureSkills. Proof of receipt of these benefits may include letters, deposits, or EBT cards. List of public benefits includes, but is not limited to: TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, SSI (Supplemental Security Income), SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance

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