Employment
Not employed
Current Household Income
$0
DJ lives in Stockton with his retired parents. Years ago, he moved away for college with the goal of earning his bachelor’s degree, but the transition proved overwhelming. Living on his own for the first time, DJ struggled with anxiety and depression that eventually led him to return home before completing his degree. Since then, DJ has worked a string of temporary jobs but has struggled to find a career that feels both meaningful and sustainable. Recently, he developed an interest in software engineering and has begun taking online training courses, but he feels increasingly uncertain as AI tools rapidly transform the technology industry. He worries that the programs he’s enrolled in may already be outdated and may not prepare him for long-term success in such a fast-changing field. On top of that, finances weigh heavily on him: He has no savings, no steady income, and is reliant on his parents’ limited retirement resources.
Region
San Joaquin Valley
Minimum Wage
$17.07 per hour
Housing Cost
$430,000 average home price
$1,680 to rent a one-bedroom apartment
Cost of Living
24.7% higher than the national average
16.8% lower than the average California city
What does DJ have the right to expect from our learning systems and policies?