A fresh start,
a real career.
Free job training. Funded by the US government.
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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.
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
Don’t take our
word for it.
Here's exactly how it works.
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.
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.
It fits your life, not the other way around.
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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.
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.
Step
Get certified.
Pass your certification exam.
You walk out with an industry-recognized credential that employers are actively hiring for.
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.
Am I eligible?
Is it really free?
What if I have a record?
How long does it take?
Will I actually get a job?
What trades can I learn?
Ready to earn $77K in a career you can be proud of?
Find out if you're eligible in 15 minutes.
