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From Pondville Correctional (MADOC) to a $100K CDL Career

March 25, 2026

Wilmer enrolled in Emerge Career's CDL program while still incarcerated at Pondville Correctional in Massachusetts—and passed his exam on the first try. After months of rejections and setbacks, he secured a reefer regional driving position with Dutch Maid Logistics earning up to $104,000 in his first year.

Presenting the new Emerge Career Ambassador Program

February 6, 2026

Earn up to $150 per person by sharing Emerge Career's CDL training program with your network. Learn how the Ambassador Program works and start making an impact in your community today.

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Second Chance Success: Landing a NYC Government Job After Next Mile NYC CDL Training

January 22, 2026

Finding stable employment after incarceration isn't just difficult—it's a cycle many people struggle to break. Jonathan's story shows how CDL training programs and persistent job search support can transform lives, even when traditional employment doors stay closed.

Overview: Emerge Career's CDL Program

January 14, 2026

At Emerge Career, we believe in being upfront with you. You deserve to know exactly what to expect when you join our program and what we'll ask of you along the way. Everything we do has one goal: making sure the students we work with have a real, stable path to success in CDL training and employment.

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Student Success Story: How Michael D. Transformed His Future Through CDL Training with Emerge Career

November 26, 2025

Michael D. transformed his life through Emerge Career’s CDL training program, going from incarceration and unemployment to launching a stable, high-growth trucking career with Schneider. His journey shows how dedication and the right support can create real second chances.

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

How Emerge Career Helped, Josh From Massachusetts, Become a CDL Truck Driver

November 25, 2025

Joshua P, a justice-impacted job seeker, transformed his life through Emerge Career’s accelerated CDL training—overcoming a failed first exam, persistent job search barriers, and years of underemployment to become a high-earning OTR driver with Western Express. His story shows how second-chance workforce programs can turn determination into long-term economic mobility.

Diesel

Should I become a diesel technician?

November 10, 2025

HVAC

How can I get into HVAC in MA?

November 12, 2025

Diesel

Do diesel companies hire people with felonies?

November 6, 2025

Yes. Diesel repair shops, trucking companies, and equipment dealers across the country are hiring diesel technicians with criminal records. The industry faces a critical shortage of skilled workers—the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 28,000+ diesel technician job openings every year through 2032—and employers can't afford to automatically rule out qualified candidates with records.

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