CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA DIESEL
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About Us
Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute is small and personalized for the student who wants to receive a maximum of individualized attention throughout the 630 hour, 9-month program. The physical facilities of the school are a general admissions office, theory classroom, tool room and three large hands-on shop areas. We strive to keep a maximum class enrollment of 16 students per class.
Normal hours of operation are from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. The staff is available by appointment outside of the normal hours of operation. Classes meet 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM Monday through Thursday, when not on a scheduled break. Due to our small staff size please contact us prior to a visit. We will be happy to accommodate your schedule. |
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What will it cost?
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With one of the best tuition to income rations in the job market, The tuition here is $20,000.00, there is a fee for supplies of $400.00 Add in the $100.00 due at registration and you have a grand total of $20,500.00. This includes a set of tools in a roller box, an I-pad, one CPDI logo t-shirts and 630 hrs of training with an ASE master certified instructor. Books are downloaded as a Kindle app and cost an average of $150.00 to $225.00 total.
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Who We Are |
Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute provides quality, affordable education to all students interested in the Heavy-Duty Truck/Diesel Mechanic field. It is our desire to enhance the lives of our students academically and economically, thus impacting America one life at a time.
Upon completion of the program Pennsylvania Diesel Institute will present you a Diploma in Heavy Truck Technology at the Graduation Ceremony. We offer many different services to the students in order to help get them prepared to enter this exciting field. The services offered are assistance with resume writing, finding housing,mock interviews, job placement and much more. |
Our History |
Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute LLC opened its doors in 2005 and has had hundreds of students graduate successfully. Owner/ Director Mr. Alan Yoder has been in the Diesel Field for over 30 years and takes pride in his experiences and the school. Over the years, Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute has been able to connect and build relationships with big names within the industry to find employment for the students and offer input into our curriculum. This ensures that we here at Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute keep up with the standards in this fast paced, ever changing yet rewarding Industry.
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A Letter from Our Director
Welcome Future Students,
I am Alan Yoder the Director, Instructor and Owner here at Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute (CPDI) . Prior to owning CPDI, I received a diploma majoring in Diesel Mechanics from Lincoln Technical Institute and attended Penn State University where I attained my Vocational II Professional Certificate in Diesel Mechanics. I had more than 10 years of employment in the field of diesel mechanics prior to being employed at a high school vocational school as the Diesel Mechanics Instructor. I remained an Instructor there for over 12 years. During my time as a teacher in this setting I developed the curriculum, evaluated and chose instructional materials, and created teaching modules as well as creating my own instructional materials. In 2005 I had the opportunity to purchase the school which it now known as
"CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA DIESEL INSTITUTE."
I have a passion for teaching . I also enjoy sharing my skills ,knowledge, and offering hands on experience to my students in the industry I know best. I take pride in the school as well as the students that enroll here. We offer a friendly environment for our students to grow to their fullest potential. Our program will give you all of the knowledge and experience needed to obtain an entry -level position within the diesel mechanic field. I am excited to share this opportunity with each of you. Hope to see you as a student soon.
Sincerely,
The Director of Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute
Alan Yoder
I am Alan Yoder the Director, Instructor and Owner here at Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute (CPDI) . Prior to owning CPDI, I received a diploma majoring in Diesel Mechanics from Lincoln Technical Institute and attended Penn State University where I attained my Vocational II Professional Certificate in Diesel Mechanics. I had more than 10 years of employment in the field of diesel mechanics prior to being employed at a high school vocational school as the Diesel Mechanics Instructor. I remained an Instructor there for over 12 years. During my time as a teacher in this setting I developed the curriculum, evaluated and chose instructional materials, and created teaching modules as well as creating my own instructional materials. In 2005 I had the opportunity to purchase the school which it now known as
"CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA DIESEL INSTITUTE."
I have a passion for teaching . I also enjoy sharing my skills ,knowledge, and offering hands on experience to my students in the industry I know best. I take pride in the school as well as the students that enroll here. We offer a friendly environment for our students to grow to their fullest potential. Our program will give you all of the knowledge and experience needed to obtain an entry -level position within the diesel mechanic field. I am excited to share this opportunity with each of you. Hope to see you as a student soon.
Sincerely,
The Director of Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute
Alan Yoder