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The CTA’s “Second Chance” program is sending few participants into full-time transit jobs
Published 1 year, 11 months ago
Description
The Chicago Transit Authority’s apprenticeship program called “Second Chance” aims to help people with criminal records and other barriers to employment.
But a new investigation from the Chicago Sun-Times finds that the CTA has hired a small percentage of its apprentices into full-time jobs with benefits.
And some apprentices believe the CTA took advantage of them.
Host: Labuz ; Reporters: Lauren FitzPatrick, Frank Main.