Getting a job can be difficult for those who have gone through the criminal justice system. But there's a new program aiming to change that. jennamdeangelis reports.
-- Getting a job can be difficult for those who have gone through the criminal justice system. Lack of employment can often be a reason people end up back behind bars. Andre Parker is a construction spotter supervisor with the Van Wyck Expansion Project. He plays a vital safety role.
Parker got this opportunity through the Port Authority's second chance employment initiative. It started in 2020 to provide jobs to those who've been involved in the criminal justice system. "The mission is important because it helps us reduce the recidivism rate, which means most of our candidates will not be returning back to prison or jail," said Denisha Rapier, from the Office of Second Chance Employment, a division of the Council for Airport Opportunity.
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