'We have made inroads into a place that had been systematically eliminated from us to enter.'
Providing a lifetime of gainful employment is a priority for people on the Chicago's South Side and West Side.
On Wednesday, Maurice Harris stands with a sense of pride. He is a journeyman plumber. A professional, almost a master.It's a huge leap from apprentice. It was his title when he met CBS 2's Jim Williams six years ago on a job in Chicago's South Loop, ditching a life on the streets.St. Paul Church of God in Christ Community Development
About 20 apprentice coordinators of various unions are on site. Pastor Kevin Anthony Ford leads this and apprenticeship training courses. Giving inner-city men and women exposure to the trade unions.
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