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The founder’s own life story underscores the transformative potential of career opportunity. Losing his father suddenly at age 10, he navigated a challenging childhood alongside his mother and siblings. By age 19, he was making poor choices, including a DUI, which led him down a darker path. Yet, he considers this period a blessing in disguise because it catalyzed his perspective on life.
His turning point came when he responded to an ad promising paid training in the trades. Walking into the program, he saw peers like himself—young men seeking a better future. This experience inspired him to advocate for trades as a means of upward mobility.