Boubacar was on his own, without family support, living in transitional housing. Initially, he wanted a job in construction. He joined the MC3 pre-apprenticeship program and earned a handful of useful skills and certifications.

Unsure of his next steps, he sought career counseling from Golden Sierra. His assessment results were a good match for commercial driving so he applied for a training scholarship. Golden Sierra covered the cost of tuition and provided housing assistance while he attended school.

Boubacar eventually passed the DMV exam and obtained his Class A license. He is currently working for General Produce, making deliveries to local grocery stores. Once he has enough driving experience, he plans to apply for long-haul jobs. He said he wants to earn more money per mile and see the country from the comfort of his tractor trailer.