New York City — Jorge Badilla, a former inmate, is now driving for the trucking industry, which faces a shortage of 60,000 drivers. After spending nearly a decade in prison, he found hope through the Commercial Driver’s License Workforce Development Program, which trains formerly incarcerated individuals for trucking jobs. With a success rate of 94% in job placement and an average salary of $75,000, the program aims to reduce recidivism and provide opportunities for those who have served their time, highlighting the importance of reintegration into society.
