IWS looks to put women behind wheel

Vettels expands scope of training beyond immigration

Amanda Senkbile, pictured front and center, became the first female to earn her Commercial Driver’s License through International Workforce Services. Pictured back from left are: Celie Holliday, Crystal, David and Todd Vettel.
Amanda Senkbile, pictured front and center, became the first female to earn her Commercial Driver’s License through International Workforce Services. Pictured back from left are: Celie Holliday, Crystal, David and Todd Vettel.

An Aurora business is expanding its mission to try and help fill the growing demand for over-the-road truck drivers by training women to get behind the wheel. Launched in February 2022, International Workforce Services (IWS) has helped more than 100 drivers from 18 countries earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), assisting immigrants as they prepare for and complete testing requirements fro…