KISSIMMEE CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM
Are you ready to
accelerate your career?

As FDOT’s Moving I-4 Forward Program is reshaping the transportation industry, our shared success depends on a strong, skilled, and capable workforce. 

We’ve developed and launched a paid, six-week Construction Training Program designed to expand the pool of skilled laborers to help us deliver transformational infrastructure projects as part of the Moving I-4 Forward program.

This Program reflects FDOT’s strong commitment to building a sustainable pipeline of trained, job-ready workers who can enter the workforce quickly and make an immediate impact. 

Whether you’re new to construction or exploring a career change, this program provides you with the tools and training to jumpstart your career, while contributing to the critical transportation infrastructure that drives Florida’s strong economy and enhances everyone’s quality of life.

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Get Paid To Train!

Plus! Career Placement Support:

The program hosts a hiring event at the end of each class to connect trainees
with local employers and provide opportunities for job interviews.

Program Overview
This paid six-week academy is offered at regular times throughout the year and consists of two phases. After four weeks of classroom and heavy equipment simulation training, participants either choose to earn a Commercial Driver’s License – Class B or continue on to employment opportunities. These are key skills that open doors to long term career growth in the construction industry.

PROGRAM BENEFITS:

  • Paid training (no construction experience needed)
  • Learn from industry pros
  • Develop field-ready skills
  • Train on state-of-the-art simulators
  • Gain essential certifications in Traffic Control/Flagging and OSHA-10 Safety 
  • Full-time job opportunities upon graduation
PHASE I (4 WEEKS)
Four-week course that covers:
• Heavy equipment operation ​
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training ​
• Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic)
• Workplace Safety (OSHA) ​
• FDOT and other best construction practices​
PHASE II (2 WEEKS)
Two-week course that covers:
In the final two weeks, Phase 2 provides hands-on preparation for trainees pursuing their CDL Class B license.
CDL training will take place in Kissimmee at a Moving I-4 Forward training facility.

Classes are held Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Kissimmee.

Upcoming classes: May 18-June 26, 2026 • July 6-August 14, 2026 • August 3-September 11, 2026
September 21-October 30, 2026 • October 19-December 2, 2026 • December 7-December 18, 2026 (CDL-B Only)
Additional dates to follow.
Meet the Instructors

Tom North, Program Instructor

Willie Lampkin, CDL Trainer