3–4 Weeks
Class A CDL Training
DOT-approved Class A licensing with hands-on highway hours.
Starting salary
$65K – $85K
Next Cohort Starts June 3rd
Houston's #1 CDL & Trade Training School
Get certified in 3 weeks. Start earning $75K+. Job placement assistance included in every program — no experience required.
98%
Pass Rate
500+
Graduates
DOT
Approved
Approved · Accredited · Trusted
U.S. DOT Certified
TX Workforce Commission
AWS Certified
OSHA Approved
VA Benefits Accepted
WIOA Eligible
Programs
Pick Your Path. Start Earning.
Every program is hands-on, employer-aligned, and built to put you on a job site — not in a classroom.
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12 Weeks
Structural Welding
MIG, TIG, and stick welding certification with AWS credentials.
Starting salary
$55K – $90K
6 Weeks
Heavy Equipment Operator
Excavator, bulldozer, and loader training on real job sites.
Starting salary
$60K – $80K
1 Week
Forklift Certification
OSHA-compliant certification recognized by every major employer.
Starting salary
$40K – $55K
Why Workforce Gateway
We Don't Train Students. We Build Careers.
Fastest Path to Your CDL
Most schools take 8 weeks. We get you licensed in 3. Same hours, smarter scheduling, faster paycheck.
Earn More, Starting Sooner
Our graduates average $72K in year one. We negotiate with employers so your first job pays like a third job.
We Place You In Jobs
80+ hiring partners. On-site recruiters. Dedicated placement coach. Most grads sign offers before graduation.
Graduates
Real People. Real Paychecks.
"After 3 weeks, I got my Class A CDL and landed a job paying $72,000/year driving regional."
Marcus Reyes
CDL Class A — 2024 Graduate
Now at Schneider National
"Went from zero experience to AWS-certified welder. Hired before I even finished the program."
Tyler Boudreaux
Structural Welding — 2024 Graduate
Now at Gulf Coast Fabrication
"The instructors actually worked the trade. I run an excavator on a $40M project now."
Daniel Cortez
Heavy Equipment — 2023 Graduate
Now at Kiewit Construction
Tuition & FinancingTalk to a Financial Aid Advisor
Invest In Your Future
We believe in transparent pricing. No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons. Most students start earning back their tuition within the first 60 days on the job.
WIOA / Workforce Grants Eligible
GI Bill® & VA Benefits Accepted
0% Interest Payment Plans
Pell Grant & FAFSA Support
Employer-Sponsored Training
CDL Class A
3–4 Weeks · Job placement included
$4,995
Structural Welding
12 Weeks · Job placement included
$8,495
Heavy Equipment Operator
6 Weeks · Job placement included
$6,995
Forklift Certification
1 Week · Job placement included
$595
Location
Serving Houston, Pasadena, Baytown & the Gulf Coast Since 2008
Our 22-acre training facility sits just off I-10 East, with direct highway access for behind-the-wheel CDL hours and a full-scale welding shop and heavy equipment yard on site. Students drive in from Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Galveston, Beaumont, and across Southeast Texas.
4200 Industrial Parkway
Houston, TX 77029
Mon–Fri: 7am – 7pm · Sat: 8am – 2pm
FAQ
Questions, Answered
Our Class A CDL program runs 3–4 weeks full-time. You'll log over 160 behind-the-wheel hours and test for your license at the end of the course.
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