98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2013 and 2014
HB5714

 

Introduced , by Rep. Derrick Smith

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
70 ILCS 3605/54 new

    Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that the Board shall create an apprenticeship program through the Authority. Sets forth procedures concerning the application and referral process. Outlines evaluation and feedback procedures.


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FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY
STATE MANDATES ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

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1    AN ACT concerning local government.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Metropolitan Transit Authority Act is
5amended by adding Section 54 as follows:
 
6    (70 ILCS 3605/54 new)
7    Sec. 54. Apprenticeship program.
8    (a) The Board shall create an apprenticeship program
9through the Authority. To participate in the program,
10individuals should contact and submit applications created by
11the Board by rule to the Westside Health Authority, which shall
12then refer applications to one of the following agencies:
13        (1) The Cara Program;
14        (2) Career Advancement Network;
15        (3) Haymarket Center;
16        (4) Phalanx Family Services;
17        (5) North Lawndale Employment Network;
18        (6) St. Leonard's Ministries;
19        (7) Safer Foundation; or
20        (8) Westside Health Authority.
21    (b) The Board shall adopt rules regarding the following:
22        (1) The duties of the participants in the program
23    including, but not limited to, maintenance, cleaning, and

 

 

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1    servicing equipment.
2        (2) Applicant requirements, including, but not limited
3    to, each of the following:
4            (A) Residence within the City of Chicago.
5            (B) Being over the age of 18.
6            (C) Participation in job readiness training and
7        obtain a certification of completion from one of the 8
8        referring agencies under subsection (a) of this
9        Section.
10            (D) Release from house arrest.
11            (E) Release from a drug or alcohol treatment
12        program.
13            (F) Commission of only non-sexual, non-violent,
14        and non-domestic criminal offenses.
15        (3) Applicant selection criteria.
16        (4) Post-referral procedures, including, but not
17    limited to:
18            (A) fingerprinting and medical examinations;
19            (B) new employee orientation; and
20            (C) safety training.
21    (c) An apprentice may serve in the program for up to 12
22months based on job performance and attendance, which the Board
23shall determine by rule. Apprentices shall be paid at a rate of
24$9.50 per hour, and may work up to 40 hours per week.
25    (d) The Board shall adopt rules and procedures regarding an
26apprentice's job performance expectations and evaluation

 

 

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1criteria, including, but not limited to:
2        (1) performance reviews conducted every 30 days by an
3    apprentice's immediate supervisor;
4        (2) feedback from referral agencies, including case
5    management on each apprentice; and
6        (3) procedures following successful completion of the
7    program.