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Program Overview
Emerge Career is offering a $300 stipend to the first 40 eligible students who obtain their Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) during November 2025. This program is designed to support students during the SNAP funding freeze and help maintain momentum toward career opportunities in the trucking industry.
Reward Details
Stipend Amount: $300 per eligible student
Program Cap: Limited to the first 40 eligible students who complete all requirements
Payment Method: Funds will be distributed via Tremendous Visa Digital Gift Cards. These digital gift cards can be used in two ways:
- Add to your mobile wallet (Apple Pay or Google Wallet) for in-person and online purchases
- Use the card number directly to make purchases online wherever Visa is accepted
Payment Timing: Gift cards will be distributed after the enrollment interview stage, after all requirements have been met and eligibility has been verified.
Requirements
To receive the $300 stipend, students must:
- Obtain their Commercial Learner's Permit (Class A) during November 2025
- Complete Emerge Career's online theory training course
- Pass the Class A permit exam
- Submit permit documentation via their student profile
- Complete an enrollment interview with Emerge Career
- Meet all eligibility requirements (see below)
Eligibility Requirements
This stipend is only available to students who meet Emerge Career's program eligibility requirements. These requirements reflect what trucking employers typically look for when hiring, and we want to ensure you don't invest time and effort into getting your permit only to face employment challenges later.
Justice Involvement
- You must have experienced arrest, probation, parole, or incarceration at some point (even if charges were dropped or it occurred as a youth)
Driving Record
- Valid driver's license (required)
- No at-fault accidents in the past 3 years
- No more than 2 accidents total in the past 7 years
- No major traffic violations including: reckless driving, DUI/DWI, having alcohol in vehicle, hit and run, driving on a suspended license, or fleeing from police
Criminal History
- All pending legal cases must be resolved
- No DUIs in the past 7 years
- No more than 1 DUI in your lifetime (multiple DUIs disqualify you from holding a CDL)
- No sex or sex-related offenses
- No drug trafficking convictions (note: this is different from drug possession or distribution)
- No history of failing a DOT drug test
- No multiple violent felonies
Other Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- For NYC students: Must meet income eligibility based on MIT Living Wage standards: https://livingwage.mit.edu/states/36
- For NYC students: Must be willing and able to cross state lines and do OTR (over-the-road) trucking, which requires being away from home for at least 1 week at a time
Please note: While this list covers the main eligibility factors, it may not be exhaustive. Every situation is unique. If any of these criteria apply to you, if your situation has changed, or if you're unsure about your eligibility, please contact Emerge Career immediately.
In some cases—such as certain criminal history or driving record issues—we may be able to work with you if you can provide a pre-hire offer letter from an employer. This helps ensure you'll be able to secure employment after completing training.
Important Notes
- This promotion is open to both new students and existing students in the Emerge Career program
- Available regardless of whether you receive SNAP benefits currently
- Eligibility will be verified before rewards are distributed
- Students who do not meet eligibility requirements will not receive the stipend
- Emerge Career reserves the right to verify all information provided and may request additional documentation
- The program may end earlier than November 30, 2025 if the 40-student cap is reached
Questions?
If you have questions about the November Permit Stipend Program or your eligibility, please contact Emerge Career at success@emergecareer.com
