Age: 23
Position: Dump Truck Driver
Employer: Virto & Son Truck, Inc.
Employed Since: April 2021

Jaffet enrolled into Youth Job Center’s Career Pathways Program in October 2019 with two major goals, 1. Obtain his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), 2. Secure employment in the truck driving industry. With his focus set on those goals, Jaffet began working diligently to achieve his dreams. From November 2019 through November 2020 Jaffet attended Mexico Juarez Driving School’s Accelerated Professional CDL Course where he participated in classes regularly and showcased his commitment toward securing the licensing needed for a career as a licensed CDL driver. During the 240 hours of CDL training, Jaffet was provided with one-one-one instruction to prepare him to drive in different traffic environments, as well as, received training to safely handle semi tractor-trailers in public streets and highways. On November 11, 2020 Jaffet successfully completed his Accelerated Professional CDL Course and obtained his Commercial Driver’s License! Although the global pandemic changed the timeline of his plans, Jaffet persisted and with the support of his family, and Career Advisors, he submitted employment applications without a doubt that he would be hired.

As of April 2021, YJC is excited to announce that Jaffet is working at Virto & Son Truck Inc. as a full-time Dump Truck Driver where he offers businesses fast response and cost-effective dump truck services which includes the removal of dirt, concrete, mixed loads, and assistance with the transportation of materials to job sites. Jaffet is enthusiastic to share that with his starting pay rate of $25 per/hour, he has not only achieved his goals, but is also making a sustainable life for himself in the CDL industry!

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