HB5714 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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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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STATE MANDATES ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning local government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Metropolitan Transit Authority Act is amended by adding Section 54 as follows:

(70 ILCS 3605/54 new)

Sec. 54. Apprenticeship program.

(a) The Board shall create an apprenticeship program through the Authority. To participate in the program, individuals should contact and submit applications created by the Board by rule to the Westside Health Authority, which shall then refer applications to one of the following agencies:

(1) The Cara Program;

(2) Career Advancement Network;

(3) Haymarket Center;

(4) Phalanx Family Services;

(5) North Lawndale Employment Network;

(6) St. Leonard's Ministries;

(7) Safer Foundation; or

(8) Westside Health Authority.

(b) The Board shall adopt rules regarding the following:

(1) The duties of the participants in the program including, but not limited to, maintenance, cleaning, and servicing equipment.

(2) Applicant requirements, including, but not limited to, each of the following:

(A) Residence within the City of Chicago.

(B) Being over the age of 18.

(C) Participation in job readiness training and obtain a certification of completion from one of the 8 referring agencies under subsection (a) of this Section.

(D) Release from house arrest.

(E) Release from a drug or alcohol treatment program.

(F) Commission of only non-sexual, non-violent, and non-domestic criminal offenses.

(3) Applicant selection criteria.

(4) Post-referral procedures, including, but not limited to:

(A) fingerprinting and medical examinations;

(B) new employee orientation; and

(C) safety training.

(c) An apprentice may serve in the program for up to 12 months based on job performance and attendance, which the Board shall determine by rule. Apprentices shall be paid at a rate of $9.50 per hour, and may work up to 40 hours per week.

(d) The Board shall adopt rules and procedures regarding an apprentice's job performance expectations and evaluation criteria, including, but not limited to:

(1) performance reviews conducted every 30 days by an apprentice's immediate supervisor;

(2) feedback from referral agencies, including case management on each apprentice; and

(3) procedures following successful completion of the program.