Resources For Returning Residents

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is a powerful economic engine for the City of Chicago. Each day, the CDA is committed to building stronger communities citywide by supporting meaningful access to employment.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career journey, the CDA encourages you to connect with a trusted local organization that works with reentering individuals. These organizations offer career coaching, skills training, résumé assistance, and direct connections to job opportunities.

The City of Chicago believes in second chances, economic empowerment, and the power of community to create a more inclusive city. Find out how you can benefit by connecting with one of the organizations below.

Reentry Resources

Metropolitan Family Services – Helps individuals and families prepare for, find, and sustain stable jobs and housing through economic stability services.
North Lawndale Employment Network – Provides job-readiness training and reentry support for returning residents and others facing barriers to employment.
Safer Foundation Chicago – Offers reentry support, job training, placement assistance, housing-related help, and wellness services for justice-involved individuals.
Teamwork Englewood – Connects Englewood residents (including returning citizens) to jobs, economic opportunities, and community-based support services.
Westside Health Authority – Provides reentry services, job-readiness training, placement assistance, vocational training, and wraparound support for individuals rebuilding their lives.

List of Disqualifying Offenses from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

The TSA has a list of offenses that disqualify reentering individuals from being employed at U.S. airports, including O’Hare and Midway International Airports. To learn more, go here: tsa.gov/disqualifying-offenses-factors.