Thunder's Story: Thunder applied to Sprouts CT program after serving time for armed robbery. And while this wasn't his first experience in jail, this time around he was ready to make some changes. He resolved to leave his old friends behind, and focus all of his energy on learning the skills he needed to get a real job on the "legitimate side." At first, Thunder struggled with attendance and respecting the rules, but after 4 months, he had progressed so quickly that Chef Dolan hired him on. Thunder's story is truly inspiring.