A fresh start,
a real career.

Free job training. Funded by the US government.
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No empty promises.
Here's our track record.

Get hired within 6 months
92%
Average first-year salary
$77K

Pick the career
that fits you.

Every program is 100% free.
Every one leads to a real job.
Now enrolling in NYC

Diesel Technician

Certification:
CDL Class A License
Format:
Online + Hands-on
Duration:
4 months
Average salary:
$77,000/year
Now enrolling in NYC

CDL - Commercial Driving

Certification:
CDL Class A License
Format:
Online + Hands-on
Duration:
4 months
Average salary:
$80,000/year
Coming Soon

HVAC

Certification:
CDL Class A License
Format:
Online + Hands-on
Duration:
4 months
Average salary:
$77,000/year
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Don’t take our
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Jose
Brooklyn, NY,
CDL A OTR Driver

When you got the right people behind you, you can do it too.

$104K
/ year
Employer:
Dutch Maid
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Jeffery
Massachusetts,
Field Service Technician

You got somebody else who's willing to invest in you. That, to me, is a big gamechanger.

$52K
/ year
Employer:
Weld Power Service Company
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Orlando
Massachusetts,
Diesel Mechanic

Growing within the company, learning more as I go – that's the part that's most exciting for me.

$58,2K
/ year
Employer:
Lowell Fleet
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Pierre Jean
Brooklyn, NY,
CDL Driver Apprentice

When I was a bit younger, I made some bad decisions. But back then I didn't know it would be a blessing in the future because that qualified me for the program to get my CDL.

$53K
/ year
Employer:
Barlett Dairy Inc
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Zaida
Massachusetts,
CDL Driver Apprentice

When I shoot, I shoot for the stars.

$89,6K
/ year
Employer:
Fabcon Precast
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Shamel
CDL Driver Apprentice

It's worth it. [...] I would choose Emerge [again] and recommend it to anybody.

$126,7K
/ year
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Edwing Perez
Queens, NY
CDL A OTR Driver

I didn't know I could make this, and I did it – in less than 2 months.

$83,1K
/ year
Employer:
US Express
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Here's exactly how it works.

01
Step

Apply from
your phone.

15 minutes. No intake office, no appointments, no waiting.
You find out immediately if you're eligible and your Success Coach texts you the same day.
02
Step

Learn on your own time.

Self-paced online training on your phone or computer, covering the theory for your trade. Your AI co-pilot tracks your progress and your Success Coach checks in daily.
Study when you're free.
It fits your life, not the other way around.
03
Step

We handle enrollment.

Once you finish online training, we take care of everything — confirm your info, handle logistics, and enroll you in a certified partner school.
No paperwork scavenger hunt. You just show up.
04
Step

Train with real equipment.

Hands-on training at a certified facility with professional instructors. CDL, HVAC, Diesel, Welding — real tools, real rigs, real skills.
We cover every dollar, from tuition, gear, transportation, even your physical.
05
Step

Get certified.

Pass your certification exam.
You walk out with an industry-recognized credential that employers are actively hiring for.
06
Step

Lock in employment.

We help you get placed with a partner employer.
Your coach stays with you for a full year to help you keep the job and grow in it.

Questions?
We've got answers.

Ready to earn $77K in a career you can be proud of?

Find out if you're eligible in 15 minutes.