Tyler Brackfield is one of the participants who was selected for the program. While Brackfield said he is on the right track now as he is working for a company that specializes in electrical automation, he said it wasn’t always been this way.

“I enjoy having the opportunity to meet individuals from different backgrounds facing similar challenges as myself. It feels good to know that I’m not alone.”

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“I had to put aside my fear and get out there. StepUp definitely prepared me for what was ahead.”