Free CDL Program for Justice-Involved New Yorkers – Bronx

Get on the Road to a $75K+ Career Emerge Career is connecting New Yorkers with criminal records to ano-cost CDL programthat covers everything you need to start working as a professional truck driver.We pay for your permit prep, exam costs, and trucking school. How It Works: • Quick Application– Fill out our 10-minute form. Eligible participants can start the online course right away. • Self-Paced CDL Permit Course– A 25-hour online course that prepares you for the written exam (can be done in about a week). • Background Review– We assess your driving record and criminal history to ensure trucking is the right path. • Permit Exam & Interview– We help you pass the test and meet with you to discuss your goals. • Attend Trucking School– We place you at one of our partner schools and coverall tuition. • Start Working– We connect you with employers who hire second-chance drivers. Over 95% of our graduates land jobs quickly. Who We’re Looking For: • Must live inone of the five NYC boroughs • History of arrest, probation, parole, or incarceration • Not on the sex offender registry • No more than one DUI (none in the last 3 years) • Active driver’s license • No convictions for homicide, manslaughter, or vehicular assault • No involvement in human or sex trafficking • No pending cases Why Emerge Career? • All costs covered– no out-of-pocket expenses • 95%+ job placement ratewith second-chance employers • Featured inCBS, NBC, and the Boston Globe Read more about us on CBS News here: Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $75,000.00 per year Benefits: • Referral program People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: On the road