Maury, 22 years old, CA | NEEDED BY 05/01

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Maury is a focused and hardworking young man who’s building his future one step at a time. After years of school disruption due to frequent placement changes, he’s now thriving in JobCorps—completing his high school diploma and receiving hands-on HVAC training. He moved into AcademySTAY in fall 2024 and spent a year sharpening life skills like budgeting, time management, and saving toward a car. Maury also works as a telecom sales representative. His next goal is full-time employment in a skilled trade—ideally HVAC or maintenance—where he can apply everything he’s worked so hard to learn.

Maury is a builder who has navigated the foster care system. He is now focused on building a stable future through his career. Recently, he completed Job Corps and earned a certificate in Heavy Equipment Operation. He has secured a highly sought-after position as a union apprentice, which starts in two weeks. As he prepares to enter this high-stakes field, he wants to ensure he has the best equipment available. This carbon fiber full-brim hard hat is the industry gold standard for safety and durability.