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A Model Partnership for Reentry Success and Economic Mobility
Emerge Career and the Tri-Valley Career Center have partnered to offer Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training and comprehensive workforce development services, powered by Emerge’s one-stop platform, for justice-involved and system-impacted individuals in Alameda County, CA. This collaboration brings together the resources and expertise of both organizations to help participants access career opportunities in the transportation and logistics industries.
Why CDL Training is a Strategic Workforce Solution
The U.S. trucking industry is facing a persistent driver shortage, with thousands of open positions and employers actively seeking qualified candidates. CDL training offers:
- Starting salaries exceeding $70,000/year
- Portable credentials recognized nationwide
- Opportunities for upward mobility and job stability
- A second-chance-friendly industry for justice-impacted individuals
This partnership addresses both local workforce shortages and social equity—matching overlooked talent with overlooked opportunities.
What the Emerge + Tri-Valley Career Center Program Delivers
With Emerge’s AI-powered workforce platform enabling scale, Tri-Valley’s deep community ties, and a shared commitment to personalized support, system-impacted individuals in Alameda County now have access to a seamless and unified workforce development experience—from referral to employment.
Through this partnership, participants gain access to wraparound support and a full vocational training pathway that includes:
- DOT-compliant physical evaluations
- ELDT-certified online training platform
- DMV permit testing and road test preparation
- Behind-the-wheel instruction
- Dedicated success coaches for each student
- Five chances to pass the DMV CLP test
- Job placement support post-licensure up to a year
Technology-Powered Training & Support
Emerge’s proprietary platform acts as the digital backbone of the program. Clients use it to:
- Complete CDL theory coursework and practice exams
- Track training milestones
- Access case management and coaching
- Secure interviews and employment offers
This AI-enabled model ensures continuity, even for participants balancing reentry, housing instability, or family obligations.
Proven Outcomes
Emerge Career reports standout metrics across its CDL training programs, including:
- 91% credential attainment rate
- 100% job placement within 180 days
- $83,284.25average starting wage for program graduates
These outcomes aren’t just statistics—they represent transformed lives and revitalized communities.
A Scalable Model for the Future
With demand surging and success already evident, the Emerge–Tri-Valley Career Center partnership provides a scalable model for workforce equity. It brings together public funding, private innovation, and local expertise to break cycles of poverty and incarceration—one CDL at a time. Further cohorts could include Emerge Career's full suite of vocations spanning industries such as Fiber Tech, Clean Energy, and Construction
Interested in bringing in-demnad voacational workforce development to your organization or state?
Contact us to learn more.
