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    "Access to justice should not depend upon someone’s past mistakes or financial circumstances. Through my work with Man Up, I’ve seen firsthand how removing legal barriers such as suspended driver’s licenses or criminal records that can be expunged can be truly life-changing.

   When participants regain their driver’s licenses or receive an expungement, they’re not just resolving a legal issue; they’re gaining access to employment, stability, and dignity. Man Up does an exceptional job of meeting people where they are and supporting them through a process that can otherwise feel overwhelming and out of reach.

   I’m proud to support this work and to stand alongside an organization that believes in second chances, accountability, and the power of practical legal support to transform lives.”

 

Andrew Horwitz, Professor of Law, Associate Dean for Experiential Education, Roger Williams University

Rachon W.

  • Program: RI Builders (Graduated May 2025)

  • Employment: Leaf Home (April 2025)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10 (November 2024), First Aid & CPR (March 2025)

  • Goal: Construction

Derrick O.

  • Program: Garden Time (Graduated June 2025)

  • Employment: Garden Time (July 2025)

  • Certifications: OSHAFLIX, Garden Time Certificate of Training, Environmental Literacy Curriculum, State of Rhode Island Citation (completed internship with the RI House of Representatives), Innovative Safety Services Inc.  

  • Education: Applied for admission in RI College Master’s program

  • Goal: Environmental Services

Alliana A.

  • Program: JARC (Graduated July 2025)

  • Employment: Worthington Industries (September 2025)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10 (February 2025)

  • Goal: Welder

Justice M.

  • Program: Accepted into Local 37 September 2025

  • Employment: Local 1329 (October 2025)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10 (September 2025), NFPA (September 2025)

  • Goal: Welder

Michael Q.

  • Program: Amos House CDL (Graduated January 2024)

  • Employment: Island Rubbish (March 2024)

  • Certifications: CDL

  • Goal: CDL Truck Driver

Anibal S.

  • Program: NETTTS (Graduated February 2024)

  • Employment: Nexus Property Management (September 2024)

  • Certifications: EPA HVAC Type I, II, III, IV (May 2023)

  • Goal: HVAC

Trinity N.

  • Program: Garden Time (Graduated June 2024)

  • Employment: Groundworks RI

  • Certifications: OSHA FLIX, Environmental Literacy, Innovative Safety Services Inc, Certificate of training, State of RI Citation

  • Goal: Environmental Service

Carlos R.

  • Program: SAMI Automotive (Graduated July 2024)

  • Employment: Balise Toyota (March 2024)

  • Certifications: — 28 College Credits, American Lift Institute Trained, RI State Inspectors Safety & Emissions, • OSHA-10,  EPA 609

  • Goal: Automotive Technician

Jamie H.

  • Program: Lifespan Pathways Program (Graduated October 2024)

  • Employment: Rhode Island Hospital (October 2024)

  • Goal: RI Hospital Transporter

Malcolm Q.

  • Program: RI Builders / House of Hope (Graduated June 2023)

  • Employment: House of Hope (September 2023)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10 (February 2023)

  • Goal: Peer Recovery Specialist

Louis L.

  • Program: RI Builders Carpentry (Graduated June 2023)

  • Employment: Delivery Management Services

  • Certifications: OSHA 10

  • Goal: Carpenter

Steven B.

  • Program: Local 51 (Graduated June 2023)

  • Employment: Local 37 (October 2023)

  • Certifications: TWIC, OSHA 10

  • Goal: Welder

Keith M.

  • Program: Local 51 (Graduated June 2023)

  • Employment: Man Up RI (August 2023)

  • Position: Case Manager

  • Certifications: OSHA 10

  • Goal: Welder

Yony G.

  • Program: Garden Time (Graduated November 2023)

  • Employment: Groundworks RI (November 2023)

  • Certifications: Environmental Literacy Curriculum, Innovative Safety Services Inc., OSHA HR Construction Outreach Training, Garden Time Certificate of Training

  • Goal: Environmental Services

Quincy H.

  • Program: Lifespan Pathways Program (Graduated September 2023)

  • Employment: Rhode Island Hospital (September 2023)

  • Goal: RI Hospital Transporter

Donovan B.

  • Program: Groundwork RI (Graduated December 2023)

  • Employment: RISE Group (February 2024)

  • Position: Field Technician

  • Certifications: OSHA 10 Construction Site Safety, OSHA 40 HAZWOPER, Clean Water, CPR/First Aid, Lead Abatement, Rain Box Construction, Invasive Species Brush Clean

  • Goal: Environmental Services

Nelson D.

  • Program: Groundwork RI (Graduated December 2023)

  • Employment: RISE Group (February 2024)

  • Position: Lab Technician

  • Certifications: OSHA 10 Construction Site Safety, OSHA 40 HAZWOPER, Clean Water, CPR/First Aid, Lead Abatement, Rain Box Construction, Invasive Species Brush Clean

  • Goal: Environmental Services

Joel F.

  • Program: RI Builders (Direct Hire September 2023)

  • Employment: RI Builders (October 2023)

  • Position: Workforce Program Manager

Luis A.

  • Program: SAMI Automotive Tech (Graduated August 2023)

  • Employment: Dean Auto (May 2023)

  • Certifications: — 28 College Credits, American Lift Institute Trained, RI State Inspectors Safety & Emissions, OSHA-10, EPA 609

  • Goal: Mechanic

Derrell B.

  • Program: SAMI CNC Machinist Program (Graduated July 2022)

  • Employment: Kennedy Manufacturing Company (January 2023)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Machinist

John B.

  • Program: Windows and Workforce Training (Graduated September 2022)

  • Employment: Electrical Boat (August 2022)

  • Certifications: Certificate of Completion (September 2022)

  • Goal: Construction

Jonathan F.

  • Amos House Culinary Art (Graduated March 2022)

  • Employed: Diego’s (March 2022)

  • Certifications: ServSafe, Allergy Safe (March 2022)

  • Goal: Line Cook/Chef

Thomas M

  • Amos House Culinary Art (Graduated November 2021)

  • Employed: Harrington Hall (January 2022)

  • Certifications: ServSafe, Food Handler (2022)

  • Goal: Line Cook/Chef

Curtis K.

  • We Make RI CNC Machinist (Graduated September 2021)

  • Employed: Greystone (October 2021)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10

  • Goal: Machinist

Arney H

  • Customer Service (May 2021)

  • Employed: Waterman Grill (July 2021)

  • Certifications: ServSafe, ServSafe Management (June 2021)

  • Goal: Chef

Michael L.

  • NE Tech SAMI, Machinist (Graduated, June 2021)

  • Employed: Sanberg Machine (June 2021)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College credits

  • Goal: Machinist

Aaron Y.

  • Windows and Workforce Training (Graduated May 2021)

  • Employed: Monumental Concrete

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, Lead Certification

  • Goal: Construction

Alex P.

  • Window and Workforce Training (Graduated May 2021)

  • Employed: UPS

  • Certification: OSHA 10, Lead Certification

  • Goal: Construction

Estefano L.

  • Windows and Workforce Training (Graduated May 2021)

  • Employed: Casa Buena Builders (June 2021)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, Lead Certification

  • Goal: Construction

Orlando N.

  • Windows and Workforce Training (Graduated May 2021)

  • Employed: JSE Properties LLC (May 2021)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, Lead Certification

  • Goal: Construction

Marquis M.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Oil/Heat (Graduated, February 2020)

  • Employed: Restivo’s (March 2021)

  • Certifications: Basic Oil Heat Technician, Pipefitter 2 Technician, State Burner Heating Technician

  • License, 4 college credits

  • Goal: Oil/Heat Industry

David C.

  • International CDL (Graduated December 2020)

  • Employed: Western Express (January 2021)

  • Certifications: CDL A

  • Goal: CDL Truck Driver

Fernell F.

  • New England Tech Oil/Heat (Graduated, February 2020)

  • Employed: Restivo’s (November 2020)

  • Certifications: Basic Oil Heat Technician, Pipefitter 2 Technician, State Burner Heating Technician

  • State Occupational License, 4 college credits

  • Goal: Oil/Heat Industry

Adam W.

  • New England Tractor Trailer Training School (Graduated February 2020)

  • Employed: Rotech Medical Supply (May 2020)

  • Certifications: CLP (2019), Tankers/Double Trailer Endorsements (2020), CDL A (2020)

  • Goal: CDL Truck Driver

Isaiah R.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Oil/Heat (Graduated, February 2020)

  • Employed: Honeywell Safety Products (May 2020)

  • Certifications: Basic Oil Heat Technician, Pipefitter 2 Technician, 4 college credits

  • Goal: Oil/Heat Industry

Michael R.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, January 2020)

  • Employed: Harley’s Construction and Restoration (March 2020)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

James M.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Machinist (Graduated, February 2020)

  • Employed: Greystone (February 2020)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 college credits

  • Goal: Machinist

Geraldo V.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated January 2020)

  • Employed: Dejana Truck and Utility Equipment (January 2020)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

David R.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Oil/Heat Training (Graduated February 2020)

  • Employed: Aero Global Logistics (January 2020)

  • Certifications: 4 college credits, Pipe Fitter 2 Technician, State Burner Heating Technical License

  • Goal: Oil/Heat Industry

Cheikh T.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, November 2019)

  • Employed: Monumental Concrete (March 2020)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 college credits

  • Goal: Welder

Ryan B.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Machinist (Graduated, December 2019)

  • Employed: Porter Machine (January 2020)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Machinist

Anthony C.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated May 2019)

  • Employed: Miller Metal Fabrications (July 2019)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 college credits

  • Goal: Welder

Jmari W

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, March 2019)

  • Employed: RI Metals (July 2019)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 college credits

  • Goal: Welder

Christopher A.

  • Teamsters Local 251 CDL (Graduated March 2019)

  • Employed: Western Express (June 2019)

  • Certifications: CLP, Doubles, Triples and Tanker Endorsement, CDL A

  • Goal: CDL Truck Driver

Raymond V.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, March 2019)

  • Employed: Amtrol (April 2019)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College credits

  • Goal: Welder

Randolph R.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, March 2019)

  • Employed: Flock-Tex (April 2019)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Bryan C

  • New England Tractor Trailer Training School, HVAC (Graduated November 2019)

  • Employed: Regan Heating/Air Conditioning (October 2018)

  • Certifications: Sheet metal apprenticeship (2018), EPA Refrigeration (2019)

  • Goal: HVAC

Justin J.

  • Thielsch Engineering, Welding (Graduated March 2018)

  • Local 37 (July 2018)

  • Employed: Greystone Inc. (April 2019)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, Weatherization/Hazmat

  • Goal: Welder

Jamel N.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, November 2018)

  • Employed: Ocean State Roofing (January 2019)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 college credits

  • Goal: Welder

Vernell H.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, November 2018)

  • Employed: Regan Heating/Air Conditioning (November 2018)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Andre D.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, September 2018)

  • Employed: Matrix (October 2018)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Bradley Dawkins

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, September 2018)

  • Employed: Matrix (October 2018)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Carlos R.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, September 2018)

  • Employed: Matrix (October 2018)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Eric M.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, September 2018)

  • Employed: Matrix (October 2018)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Raphael R.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, September 2018)

  • Employed: Matrix (October 2018)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Joshua R.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, September 2018)

  • Employed: Matrix (October 2018)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Jeronimo R.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, September 2018)

  • Employed: Matrix (October 2018)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Kevin B.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, September 2018)

  • Employed: Matrix (October 2018)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Sabastian C.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, September 2018)

  • Employed: Matrix (October 2018)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Joshua L.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, September 2018)

  • Employed: Trask Petroleum Equipment (August 2018)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Jose P.

  • Cisco Cents I.T. Training Times 2 Academy (Graduated, September 2018)

  • Employed: Apex Systems (October 2018)

  • Certification: Cisco CCENT (2018)

  • Goal: I.T.

Andrew P.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Machinist (Graduated, July 2018)

  • Employed: Porter Machine (July 2018)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10, 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Machinist

Dayvone S.

  • Cisco CCENTS I.T. Training Times 2 Academy (Graduated, September 2018)

  • Employed: Freedom Tech (May 2018)

  • Certification: Cisco CCENT (2018)

  • Goal: I.T.

George B.

  • Cisco CCENTS I.T. Training Times 2 Academy (Graduated, September 2018)

  • Employed:

  • CVS (January 2018)

  • Freedom Tech (November 2019)

  • Certification: Cisco CCENT (2018)

  • Goal: I.T.

Kevin B.

  • New England Tech SAMI (Graduated, January 2017)

  • Certifications: Machinist, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Employed: Safe T. Cap Co. (February 2017)

  • Goal: CNC Machinist

Justin M.

  • NE Tech SAMI (Machinist)

  • Employed: Pilgrim Screw (January 2017)

  • Goal: CNC Machinist

Andy R.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Machinist (Graduated, February 2017)

  • Certifications: Machinist, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Employed: Pilgrim Screw

  • Goal: Small Business Owner

Anthony O.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, January 2017)

  • Certifications: Machinist, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Employed Local 51 (Plumbers, Pipefitters)

  • Goal: Welder

Andy R.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Machinist (Graduated, February 2017)

  • Certifications: Machinist, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Employed: Pilgrim Screw

  • Goal: Small Business Owner

David D.

  • New England Tech SAMI (Graduated, November 2016)

  • Certifications: Machinist, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Employed: Marzilli Machine (October 2016)

  • Continuing Education: Community College of RI, CNC Machinist Program

  • Goal: CNC Machinist/Engineer

Jerry D

  • New England Tech SAMI (Graduated, September 2016)

  • Certifications: Machinist, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Employed: Goodwin-Bradley Pattern Co. (September 2016)

  • Goal: CNC Machinist

Davon P.

  • New England Tech SAMI (Graduated, November 2016)

  • Certifications: Welding, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Employed: Allstate Fabrication (November 2016)

  • Goal: Welder

Dennis C.

  • Employed: Pezucco Construction (September 2016)

  • Continuing Education: Community College of RI, General Studies

  • Goal: Social Worker

Daryl S.

  • Amos House Culinary (Graduated, September 2016)

  • Certifications: CPR, Serve Safe, Tips

  • Employed: Iron Works Tavern (October 2016)

  • Goal: Chef

Jacob B.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, January 2016)

  • Certifications: Welding, OSHA 10

  • Employed: Tri-Mark (January 2017)

  • 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Rashad W.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Machinist (Graduated, January 2016)

  • Employed: 2 year Paid Apprenticeship, RI Arctic Tool Company

  • Certifications: Machinist, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Paine College/2009 (B.S. Business Management)

  • Goal: CNC Machinist

Jason P.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Shipfitting Program (Graduated, January 2016)

  • 4 College Credits

  • Employwed: Maro Display (April 2016)

  • Goal: Shipfitter

Samuel A.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding Program (Graduated, May 2016)

  • Certifications: Welding, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Employed: Electric Boat (November 2016)

  • Goal: Welder

Antone C.

  • (Featured in Governor’s Workforce Board Newsletter, January 2015)

  • New England Tech SAMI, Machinist (Graduated, October 2014)

  • 200 Hour Paid Machinist Apprenticeship, VIBCO

  • Employed: Graystone (May 2015)

Jermaine J.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, June 2015)

  • Certifications: Welding, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Employed: Electric Boat Welder (July 2015)

  • Institute for Labor Studies & Research Leadership Training - Class of 2015

  • Goals: Welder, College Degree, Motivational Speaker

Corey H.

  • R.I. Construction Training Academy, Carpentry Program (Graduated, December 2015)

  • Certifications: National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER),OSHA 10

  • Employed: Pezucco Construction (Semptember 2016)

  • Goal: Carpenter; Small Business Owner

James L.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welder (Graduated, November 2015)

  • 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Marcus H.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Machinist (Graduated, October 2015)

  • Employed: Pilgrim Screw Company (November 2015)

  • 4 College Credits

  • Goal: CNC Machinist

Michael M.

  • New England Tech, Machinist (Graduated, December 2015)

  • Certifications: Machinist, OSHA 10

  • Employed: Walco Electric (January 2016)

  • 4 College Credits

  • Goal: CNC Machinist

Luis R.

  • Employed: McKinner Roofing (July 2015)

  • Goal: Construction Worker

Jason S.

  • NE Tech SAMI CNC Machinist (August 2015)

  • 4 College Credits

  • Certifications: Machinist, OSHA 1

  • Employed: Ricci Tool Company (August 2015)

  • Employed: Aspen Aerogles

  • Goal: CNC Machinist, Engineering degree

Raul T.

  • Building Futures (Graduated, September 2015)

  • Employed: Sheet Metal Local 17

  • Goal: Construction

Nkosi A.

  • Wheaton College/2014 (B.A. Film and Digital Media)

  • Goal: Digital Media Designer

Justin P.

  • (Featured in Governor’s Workforce Board Newsletter, December 2014)

  • New England Tech SAMI, Machinist (Graduated, February 2014)

  • 200 Hour Paid Apprenticeship, RI Carbide Tool Company

  • Employed: RI Carbide Tool Company (March 2014)

  • Certifications: Machinist, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Institute for Labor Studies & Research Leadership Training - Class of 2015

  • Man Up Board Member

  • Goal: Mechanical Engineering Degree

Eddie A.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Machinist (Graduated, September 2014)

  • Certifications: Machinist, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Mechanical Engineering Degree

  • New England Tech SAMI, Machinist (Graduated, September 2014)

  • 200 Hour Paid Machinist Apprenticeship, RI Carbide Tool Company (September 2014)

  • Employed: RI Carbide Tool Company (September 2014)

  • Certifications: Machinist, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Mechanical Engineering Degree

David B., Military War Veteran

  • CCRI CNC Machinist Boot Camp (Graduated, August 2014)

  • Certifications: OSHA 10

  • Goal: Cyber Security

Brandon J.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, April 2014)

  • Certifications: Welding, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Building Futures (August 2015)

  • Goal: Welder

Vange C.

  • New England Tech SAMI, Welding (Graduated, April 2014)

  • Certifications: Welding, OSHA 10

  • 4 College Credits

  • Goal: Welder

Gary D.

  • Graduated URI/2012 (BA Economics)

  • University of Rhode Island Master’s Degree Program

  • Goal: (MPA) Master's in Public Administration

Man Up, Inc., A Community Partner with "My Brother's Keeper"

Funding has been provided by:

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New England Patriots

NE Revolution Professional Soccer Team

Governor's Workforce Board
State of RI Community Service Grant
Real Jobs Rhode Island
City of Pawtucket, CDBG
United Way of Rhode Island
Dexter Knight Grant (City of Providence)
RI Construction Training Academy
Delta Dental of Rhode Island
Providence College Making a Difference Fund
The Major Allister C. McGregor Memorial Foundation
Rhode Island Foundation and United Way of RI COVID-

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