Saul Martinez was referred to the South Bay One-Stop in Inglewood by reentry partner Friends Outside of Los Angeles County, shortly after serving a 20-year sentence and being on parole. He faced many challenges, including living in a transitional housing facility while attempting to join the workforce during
a national pandemic. His experience was limited to skills obtained from state prison labor programs and low-paying jobs upon his release.

Saul was enrolled in the Prison to Employment program and in a Commercial Truck Driving Certificate program with partner training provider Dolphin Trucking School.

He met all behind-the-wheel DMV requirements, obtained his Class A Commercial Truck Driving License and was employed in a matter of weeks. He remains employed as a truck driver and has secured permanent housing.