chris's background sitting next to me, working with me. >> reporter: fandom's craig palmer decided to give schumaker an interview. >> it wasn't as hard as the parole board but it was pretty tough. >> reporter: when chris showed up for his first day of work, most of his co-workers did not know about h they did notice his age. >> there were a couple of jokes about who is the old intern. >> reporter: a week after being hired, chris schumaker told his whole story to the entire company. >> t? and of course it's always nervewracking. you wonder how people are going to think. the feedback and the support has been really positive. >> i was i think a little afraid. it turned out great. >> i was excited and curious rather than scared. >> reporter: there's been a lot to learn outside the office. like smartphones. not long after leaving san quentin, schumaker and other graduates and supporters hiked into the hills above the prison. >> i do not miss that place. >> reporter: of the 30 last mile graduates, none has gone back behind bars. the program is expanding to other prisons and other states. for chris schumaker, it's been a long journey of self-im