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Article: PRIME program working in Rochester
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- Daily Record (Rochester, NY)
- Article date:
- March 30, 2009
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Kenneth McNeil on Friday said he realizes just how fortunate he
was to have a full-time job, especially given the state of the
current economy.
But McNeil, of Rochester, wanted more. From as far back as he can
remember, he wanted to be a heavy equipment operator.
He faced a difficult decision last year: Should he leave his job
to follow his passion?
He joined the Providing Real Incentives to Maintain Employment
(PRIME) program and, seven weeks later, now carries a CDL-B license.
He and 10 other participants were honored Friday for completing
the program during a ceremony at the Danforth Community Center on
West Avenue.
Kevin O'Buckley, the DOT's Rochester Regional Director, helped to
get ...