“Thank God Ms. Cunningham called me about (Goodwill’s CDL-B Training) program. The truck training would have been out of pocket, and you would have had to stay with them for two years.”
Denise’s New Career: From CDL-B Training to the Transportation Industry
Denise Abrams had been considering a career in the trucking industry after seeing her cousins succeed as bus and truck drivers. She initially planned to enroll in a CDL-B training program through a trucking company, but the cost and long term employment commitment made it a difficult option.
That changed when she was referred to Goodwill’s CDL-B training program. When Program Coordinator Mary Cunningham reached out to her, Denise quickly realized this opportunity could help her pursue her goals without the financial burden of traditional training programs.
“Thank God Ms. Cunningham called me about her program,” Denise shared. “The truck training would have been out of pocket, and you would have had to stay with them for two years.”
Encouraged by her instructor and classmates, Denise stayed committed to the program. After six months of classroom learning and behind the wheel training, she successfully passed all of her exams.
Today, Denise is preparing to begin her new career in the bus transportation industry, confident in the skills and support she gained through Goodwill’s CDL-B training program.
“Just get through it, don’t stop, and don’t give up. If you just come in and do the work, you will succeed.”
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