Hi everyone, my name is JP and I lead recruitment at a government-funded organization called Emerge Career (https://join.emergecareer.com/hb4)
We are a city-funded job training program for people who have been impacted by the justice system (arrest, probation, parole, or incarceration), and we help them become CDL truck drivers.
What we offer:
- Online course to prepare you to get your CDL permit š
- Tuition-free trucking school š
- Job placement support š¼
We have a 95%+ job placement rate and our graduates make $75K/year on average.
š Apply here: https://join.emergecareer.com/hb4
After you apply, you'll immediately be able to start online training if you're eligible. The program is self-paced, so the faster you finish the course, the faster you can get on the road š.
Requirements:
- MUST have a history of arrest, probation, parole or incarceration
- MUST live in one of the 5 boroughs
- MUST have an active driver's license
- Maximum of one DUI (none within the last three years)
- No sex offenses or homicide, manslaughter or assault while using a vehicle
- No human or sex trafficking
- No pending cases
- Must not be on the sex offender registry
About Emerge Career:
We help low-income citizens launch new careers in CDL truck-driving. Featured in CBS, NBC, and the Boston Globe for our work helping formerly incarcerated individuals build successful careers.
How Our Process Works:
1.) Apply and see if you're eligible
2.) Online CDL Permit Course
3.) Background Check Review
4.) Take Your CDL Permit Exam (we cover reimbursements)
5.) Pass Enrollment Interview
6.) Truck Driving School
7.) Job Placement Support
See our feature on CBS National News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/job-program-formerly-incarcerated-us-trucking-industry-shortage-new-york-city/
Apply here: https://join.emergecareer.com/hb4