Plan Your Transportation Education

The path to a successful transportation career begins with careful planning to gain the right skills. Learn more about the skills needed for a career in transportation and find transportation programs and training options.

Programs

 

Enroll

Minnesota State offers a variety of transportation programs.  Both online and in-person options are available.  Find schools that offer programs in each of the follow areas:

You can also use the Campus & Program search to find all transportation programs at Minnesota State colleges and universities.  Select the "Search Programs" button and check Transportation and Distribution program categories from the dropdown list.  You will be able to FILTER RESULTS by the type of Degree/Award and Location.  Use the MAP view to find programs near you.

Short-term courses

You can also find short-term continuing education courses in transportation at many Minnesota State colleges.  Find courses to help you get your commercial driver's license (CDL), become a certified vehicle inspector, and more. 

Other Types of Training

Certifications are credentials showing that you have mastered a specific skill or technology.  Having a certification can make you more competitive in the job market.  The CareerOneStop Certification Finder will help you find certifications for transportation occupations.  Either select "Transportation and Material Moving" from the List of Occupations or "Transportation and Warehousing" in the List of Industries to find transportation certifications.

Transportation Scholarships (Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence)
Find links to scholarships in automotive technology, aviation, autobody collision and repair, diesel, marine & powersport, auto engineering, and truck driving.

Vouchers and Training Funds
You may qualify for state or federal dislocated worker training funds. To find out if you qualify, contact a counselor at CareerForce online or at any of the CareerForce locations in Minnesota.

Get Help

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