Success Stories
Johnny
Johnny participated in the RochesterWorks Gun Violence Prevention and Navigator Programs while balancing parenthood and overcoming long-term unemployment. With support provided by his Navigator and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training, he secured a position at Coca-Cola, moving toward financial stability and long-term goals like homeownership.
- Transportation Industry
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Johnny enrolled in the Gun Violence Prevention Program (GVP) and Navigator Program through RochesterWorks, where he successfully juggled parenthood while overcoming a year of unemployment. His unwavering determination to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), driven by the need to support his two young children and afford childcare, led Johnny to a fulfilling career path.
Completing the rigorous CDL training equipped Johnny with essential skills and certifications that paved the way for him to get better paying job opportunities. Following graduation, his perseverance paid off with a rewarding position at Coca-Cola, marking a significant step towards financial stability. His next goal is to purchase a house for his family, further securing their future.
