It's tough love or tough luck for job seekers. Lifelong criminal Bobby needs to take charge or face the end of his family. Overconfident Adam must complete the program or go back to jail. Angela learns that getting a job means being a team player.

A jobs program pushes its students to the limit. Andre needs to learn to be a man or remain homeless. Jose must conquer his painful shyness to pass the interview test. If recently sober Dawn doesn't graduate, she'll lose custody of her daughter.

Three jobless people face their troubled pasts. Ivan's American dream is now a nightmare. Alicia grew up mistreated, but needs a dose of humility to get the help she needs. Homeless addict Patrick must graduate or lose his family's trust for good.

Job Trainers, Rob and Chase, help unemployed people change their lives. Former car thief Helen hopes a fresh start will earn back her daughter's trust. Brian's arrogance may get him voted out of class. Quincy's temper flares up after a drug test.

Three people need jobs to better their lives. Ex-con Cesar wants to be a good dad, but will his lack of confidence end his dream? Newly sober Janielle struggles under pressure. Homeless veteran Audrea must change her attitude or get the boot.

Unemployed people dream of better lives at a back-to-work boot camp. Aged convict Danny hopes to earn back his family's trust. Will a bad attitude mean another pink slip for Dariush? If Stacey can't provide for his family, he'll lose them.