Latino Academy of Workforce Development, Innovative Program of the Year, has an internship program in partnership with the Dane County Highway Department. The internship prepares adults for their class A Commercial Driver's License, allowing them to operate big rig trucks and other commercial vehicles. Jobs in this field often start at about $20 an hour, a wage that makes all the difference for learners like Andres Velazco. Before participating in this internship, Andres, a father of 5, struggled to make ends meet even though he worked multiple jobs.