From Books to Trucks

Kaiden is a young adult who graduated from high school less than a year ago. Eager to join the workforce, he faced the challenge of lacking credentials and having limited work experience. Previously, Kaiden worked in the food industry. 

To improve his employability, Kaiden collaborated with the staff at GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer to obtain a truck driving credential through the 160 Driving Academy. He successfully earned his CDL-A certification, gaining valuable experience in the trucking industry that has opened doors to full-time employment.

During his training, Kaiden encountered challenges related to transportation. He proactively provided GST with quotes for vehicle repairs, which allowed them to assist him in addressing these issues.

By obtaining his CDL-A certification, Kaiden became credentialed, enhancing his employability for full-time positions. This experience taught him the difficulties of securing employment in an industry where he initially had no experience. Kaiden has now transitioned to a position with Action Traffic as a truck driver/laborer, earned a significant wage increase, and has been with the company for a month.