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Truck Drivers Behind Bars | New York City News
A bold new program is giving ex-offenders a second chance at success—by training them to become commercial truck drivers. Next Mile NYC, a partnership between the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice and Emerge Career, is placing people fresh out of jail or on parole into high-demand, high-paying jobs. Even detainees at Rikers Island are now getting hands-on training, with the first class of seven graduates already on the road. One participant, Christopher Stewart, is mastering pre-trip inspections while earning real income. Another, David Hennis, landed a $80K+ job and is now traveling across…
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