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Graduate Stories
TOP participants come from many backgrounds.
Here are some of their stories:
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Aster
When Aster was laid off from her graphic design job, she found a new career as a Pipe Trades Apprentice.
Read Aster's story
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Sujan
After immigrating from Nepal, Sujan became a Sheet Metal Apprentice to take care of his family.
Read Sujan's story
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Melissa
Melissa went from a dead-end retail job to making $25/hour as a Carpenter Apprentice.
Read Melissa's story
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Louis
Louis overcame a conviction to re-enter the construction industry with a new perspective.
Read Louis's story
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Abdullah
In search of a secure retirement, Abdullah switched from working as a paralegal to training as a Construction Inspector.
Read Abdullah's story
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Lisa
Lisa went from a halfway house to building the new Apple campus.
Read Lisa's story
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Ronald
After failing the Electrician's aptitude test three times, Ronald took the TOP class – and then passed the test with flying colors.
Read Ronald's story
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Richard
Looking for a new career at age 50, Richard became an electrical apprentice – and now can't wait to start training others.
Read Richard's story
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Juan Carlos
TOP helped Juan Carlos leave behind a string of unstable jobs and find a career in carpentry.
Read Juan Carlos's story