Krishna is a heavy truck driver thanks to training he received through the Dislocated Worker program – and he loves his job behind the wheel. His most recent employment prior to the pandemic was in hospitality as a cook. COVID-19 impacted his work yet provided him with an opportunity to consider another career that could open up more possibilities through the assistance of the Dislocated Worker Program at Minnesota Job Partners, which is operated by the Minnesota Teamsters Service Bureau.
With a $4,000 scholarship from Minnesota Job Partners, Krishna earned his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) last August from Mayle Trans Trucking School. He started as a driver at Martin Brower, a union company that manages logistics for food delivery to restaurants, where he earns excellent income and benefits.
Krishna’s CDL is like gold. In fact, salary potential for Martin Brower’s local delivery drivers is $86,000 to $120,000 a year. When Krishna was hired, the company was hiring full-time drivers immediately with a $10,000 signing bonus plus he started at $28.20 an hour with $42.30 an hour overtime. The job comes with the protection of a union contract complete with medical benefits and incentive pay.
Responsible, motivated, and eager to study and learn, the possibilities for Krishna to grow with his new employer are limitless. Teamsters will be rooting for Krishna throughout his journey. His career counselor, Esther, stands ready to help him seek a promotion.
Krishna is extremely grateful to have been coached and funded with job search and resume assistance through the Dislocated Worker Program at Minnesota Job Partners/Teamsters.
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