By WNCC
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Western Nebraska Community College is proud to announce the addition of Driver's Education courses in Sidney this summer.
The Driver's Ed course is for students ages 14-17. Students must have a valid learner's permit. The first course is scheduled for June 2-6 at the WNCC Sidney Campus. A second course is scheduled for July 7-11. The cost for the course is $200.
WNCC has secured a $10,000 grant from the Nebraska Department of Labor to provide tuition for 50 students who qualify based on household income.
Recent data from the Nebraska Department of Transportation highlighted trends for Western Nebraska and the need to expand the availability of driver's education.
"The state average for teens that take driver's education is 50%. In the Panhandle the rate is 20%," WNCC Workforce Training Director Doug Mader said. "More concerning is data that shows two of the worst counties for teen driver and passenger involved crash rates are here in western Nebraska. Working with NDOT and Panhandle Public Health District, our goal is to make a positive impact on safe driving outcomes for our region."
For more information about the Driver's Ed course, or to register, contact WNCC at 308.635.6701.