Advice Would Be Grand

Hello I am new here,

I have a scenario id like to receive support and/or help about if you don't mind me explaining. (May be a lengthy read) Below;

- around Feb 2024 I took my GN test for my class B license, I reached out to a school about attending and they told me I'd have to come up with 1,500$ as a deposit and I could be enrolled into a program where the state ( OH) would cover the back end as a Loan/grant , that would be waived if you use your license for 1 year in OH.

Fast forward being delayed class start times twice and me paying the initial 1,500 deposit this is now id say apr/may no word from the state and I'm slowly losing a bit of patience I then start applying to Suburban propane as an apprentice driver ( i applied 10x diff locations) i finally had luck and landed a role as an apprentice where they will train you for your cdl , hazmat ,tanker,air brake (all you can study for on your own im aware).. with this option you are in a 2 year contract, the pay isnt the best starting out , and its about an hr drive from home.

Fast forward again maybe a few days after applying and meeting with suburban, I finally hear back from the state and they should be sending my funding to the school with a start date June 17th, 2 week long course, suburban role starts June 3rd. If I get my CDL on my own through school there is no contract of course and my apprentice position converts to a drive role..what would you do ?

Book him, Dano! Lol (Who remembers that one?)

I’m not 100% sure I understand your choices, but I wouldn’t be too thrilled about that 2 year contract. 1 year maybe, but 2 years is a long time for someone new.

But you can start your state subsidized training before you start with Suburban? You already paid the $1500, so it seems like you should follow through with that option.

Well my question is am I making the right choice honestly I'm looking at the suburban thing as a back up in case all else fails if that makes sense assuming you aren't able to pass through school that place may a cushion but I also am not fond of 2 years I agree that is a long time to be obligated especially for a class B I believe. Since I paid I want to follow through with school but they start later (17th) Than my start date at suburban (3rd) but all within 2 weeks of each other

Book him, Dano! Lol (Who remembers that one?)

I’m not 100% sure I understand your choices, but I wouldn’t be too thrilled about that 2 year contract. 1 year maybe, but 2 years is a long time for someone new.

But you can start your state subsidized training before you start with Suburban? You already paid the $1500, so it seems like you should follow through with that option.