# Emerge Career

> Emerge Career is a technology-powered workforce development company that provides 100% free, government-funded job training programs (CDL Class A, HVAC, Diesel Tech, Welding, and more) to underserved populations — primarily low-income individuals and people impacted by the justice system — leading to real, well-paying careers.

Emerge Career partners with government agencies, community-based organizations (CBOs), and employers to run an end-to-end pipeline: eligibility screening, self-paced online exam prep with AI-assisted progress tracking, enrollment at certified partner schools for hands-on training, certification, and job placement with one year of dedicated coaching support afterward. All training is fully funded — zero cost to students, including tuition, gear, transportation, and physical exams. 92% of graduates get hired within 6 months, with an average first-year salary of $77K.

Founded by Gabriel Saruhashi and Uzoma "Zo" Orchingwa (previously co-founders of Ameelio, a tech nonprofit serving incarcerated populations), the company is backed by Y Combinator, Pioneer Fund, 7-7-6, SB Opportunity Fund, and True Culture Fund.

## For Students
- [Home / Apply](https://www.emergecareer.com/): overview, eligibility, program list, student testimonials, step-by-step process (apply → learn online → enrollment handled by Emerge → hands-on training → certification → job placement), FAQ.
- [Apply Now](https://www.app.emergecareer.com/register): 15-minute eligibility application.
- [Sign In](https://www.app.emergecareer.com/login): student portal login.

## Programs
Active/example cohort pages (format: online self-paced prep + hands-on training at a certified partner school; most listed as CDL Class A, 4 months, ~$77K/year average salary; HVAC, Diesel Tech, and Welding also offered):
- [NYC Diesel Tech](https://www.emergecareer.com/programs/nyc-diesel-tech)
- [MA Diesel Tech](https://www.emergecareer.com/programs/ma-diesel-tech)
- [MA HVAC](https://www.emergecareer.com/programs/ma-hvac)
- [Los Angeles](https://www.emergecareer.com/programs/los-angeles)
- [Baltimore MOED](https://www.emergecareer.com/programs/baltimore-moed)
- [CO DVR](https://www.emergecareer.com/programs/co-dvr)
- [New York City](https://www.emergecareer.com/programs/new-york-city)
- [SETA](https://www.emergecareer.com/programs/seta)
- [San Diego Workforce Partnership](https://www.emergecareer.com/programs/san-diego-workforce-partnership-004)
- [Finger Lakes Workforce Board](https://www.emergecareer.com/programs/finger-lakes-workforce-board)
- [Solano County Workforce Board](https://www.emergecareer.com/programs/solano-county-workforce-board)
- [Denver Economic Development and Opportunity](https://www.emergecareer.com/programs/denver-economic-development-and-opportunity)
(Additional region/partner-specific cohort pages exist under `/programs/*`, created and enrolled on a rolling basis as Emerge expands to new regions and agency partners.)

## For Employers
- [Employers](https://www.emergecareer.com/employers): free staffing service for hiring Emerge Career graduates (primarily CDL-A drivers), funded by government so there is no cost to partner carriers. Covers WOTC tax credit eligibility (~$6,000/hire), the recruitment → training → job placement → retention support model, and a Connecticut prison-to-employment case study (94% graduation rate, 100% placement rate).
- Partner inquiry form: https://forms.gle/D3ibNeNLJFjfYcKi6

## For Government
- [For Government](https://www.emergecareer.com/government): information for government agencies on funding and piloting workforce development programs (page content not fully captured in this crawl — fetch directly for details).

## About
- [About](https://www.emergecareer.com/about): mission (breaking the poverty cycle via accessible skilled-trades training), company origin story (founders' prior work at Ameelio), leadership bios, and investor/backer list.

## Blog
- [Blog](https://www.emergecareer.com/blog): articles and updates from Emerge Career (index page; individual posts under `/blog/*`).

## Press coverage
- [TechCrunch (2022)](https://techcrunch.com/2022/08/16/emerge-careers-tech-forward-job-training-lets-incarcerated-folks-hit-the-road-on-release/)
- [TechCrunch — $3.2M seed (2022)](https://techcrunch.com/2022/11/04/emerge-careers-pre-release-job-training-lands-3-2m-seed-and-new-state-contracts/)
- [Boston Globe (2025)](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/08/business/emerge-career-jail-cdl-jobs-driving-trucks/)
- [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/job-program-formerly-incarcerated-us-trucking-industry-shortage-new-york-city/)
- [NYC Mayor's Office (2025)](https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2025/08/mayor-adams-announces-major-expansion-of-big-rig-training-progra)
- [MassLive (2026)](https://www.masslive.com/business/2026/02/when-can-i-start-hampden-sheriff-with-partner-emerge-career-expand-training-for-people-with-criminal-records.html)
- [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/09/01/emerging-from-incarceration-the-future-of-reentry/)

## Careers at Emerge Career
- [Open roles (via Y Combinator)](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/emerge-career/jobs)

## Social
- [X / Twitter](https://x.com/Emerge_Career)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/emergecareerofficial)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerge-career/)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/p/Emerge-Career-61566387542080/)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@emergecareer)

## Notes
- Emerge Career's role is exam preparation and program coordination; hands-on skill-based training is delivered via local licensed partner schools.
- This is an equal-opportunity program; auxiliary aids and services are available on request for individuals with disabilities.