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In a recent proclamation, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that he
intends to give city jobs and internships to so-called "DREAMers,"
youngsters in the country illegally.
In the announcement, Emanuel proudly stated that "for the first time"
Chicago is "opening up nearly 23,000 City-funded internship, volunteer, and
job opportunities for undocumented students, or 'DREAMers.'"
"DREAMers and DACA recipients are assets that we need to nurture and develop
like precious natural resources for the benefit of the entire community,"
Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) says in the announcement. "They are an
integral part of Chicago’s workforce of tomorrow. Once again, the City of
Chicago and Mayor Rahm Emanuel are leading the way on the inclusion of our
immigrant communities."
The announcement goes on to lament the "barriers" that illegal alien teens
find to gaining city jobs:
In December 2012, the Chicago New Americans Plan highlighted barriers that
DREAMer students faced, including language barriers and information gaps
about the opportunities available to them. These impediments have in the
past served as an obstacle for these students and their families, in some
cases preventing them from accessing critical enrichment programs.
It seems that one "barrier" was not taken notice of – that these students
are not citizens and not legally eligible for such opportunities.
In the announcement, Emanuel also promised to "eliminate administrative
barriers to employment and internship" for DREAMers and said that he is
ordering city staffers to help these students file for "deferred action
documentation."
Mayor Emanuel also announced that he is also going to "train" city
authorities in how to aid illegal alien applicants with paperwork and in how
to get them government assistance.
The Mayor said, "The City will begin training its staff to ensure they are
well equipped to help immigrant students receive accurate and helpful
information about opportunities available to them."
"We are conducting tailored training for City staff to provide Chicago's
DREAMers with opportunities to excel outside the classroom and obtain
valuable professional experience in City government," Department of Human
Resources (DHR) Commissioner Soo Choi said in the announcement. "With this
training, we can ensure that DHR and all City staff are well equipped to
provide DREAMers with the information they need so they can continue
contributing to this city."
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