KEYSTONE DIESEL INSTITUTE

At Keystone Diesel Institute in Butler, Pennsylvania, students get a well-rounded truck driving education in a short amount of time. Keystone Diesel Institute also offers special perks including outstanding financial aid programs and special accommodations for those who live outside of the Butler region. Keystone’s program integrates various skills needed to succeed in different driving situations. Students learn effective backing and navigation techniques, which they practice on a regular ba... sis. They also learn how to plan a trip, distribute weight, manage space and inspect trucks, among other skills. Since the program incorporates such diverse skills, graduates enter the truck driving industry ready to work in different settings and situations. The career services department will also help them to find the type of job and work setting that best matches their interests. They place graduates in various positions, which include cross-country driving, regional driving and local driving. Keystone also does its best to help students in various ways. One way they do this is by offering full-tuition grants through veteran’s affairs, the Workforce Investment Act, WIA and other programs. Students may apply for federal grants and loans, as well. Keystone also helps students who are relocating from other areas by offering low-cost student housing near the school. Those who wish to apply to Keystone Diesel Institute should first fill out an Information Request form on the Keystone website.More