When the girls take applications, they start to hear some life stories of the workers. They have to come into my office and just sit down afterwards. Besides office computer classes, Kent Trumbull offers training in welding, electricity, small business and computerized numerical control machinery. Mike Rouzzo, director of admissions at TDDS, said the workers' prospects of finding truck-driving jobs are good, even at age 50 or older. They have good work histories.
More seasoned employees are more valuable.
Despite their situation, the TDDS students say they've formed a kind of support group for each other. Our spirits are high. For all other comments, please see our Contact section or click to send Feedback to the Tribune Chronicle.