As part of Second Chance Month in April, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed Kentucky General Assembly House Bill 5. The bill establishes the creation of the state’s first reentry job training campus, which is expected to be a model for […]
Category Archives: Job Training
Cooking up careers through IN2WORK: Aramark helps graduates succeed after incarceration
Aramark, one of the nation’s top food and facilities service providers, has launched a new culinary track as part of its IN2WORK (I2W) program. The company’s IN2WORK, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, helps prepare people who are incarcerated […]
New trucking and transport programs help the formerly incarcerated find jobs in NYC and North Carolina, creating a national model
Two transportation pilot projects – one in New York City and the other in North Carolina – are helping people who have been formerly incarcerated enter the workforce. The New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCI) worked together […]
From reentry to readiness: Community Cycles uses bike repair to teach job skills, digital literacy and more
After being an executive in what he calls “the big nasty corporate world” of the Silicon Valley, Collin Bruce tried retirement. But it just didn’t work for him. He began an encore career by volunteering at different nonprofits and helping […]
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation operates TRF Second Chances Program to teach those incarcerated how to work with horses
A unique endeavor at correctional facilities in six states provides people who are incarcerated with vocational training and an opportunity to participate in the daily care of retired racehorses. Created by the Saratoga Springs, NY-headquartered Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, the TRF […]
GAF offers a free one-week training course that can result in a job as a roofer — no formal education or experience required
GAF, the nation’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, runs a free training program, the GAF Roofing Academy, that prepares people for a steady job in a growing field. Launched in 2020, it is designed for all sorts of people, including […]
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s HOPES program provides job opportunities to those in reentry
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation continues to expand its HOPES (Hospitality Opportunities for People Reentering Society) program that offers employment to justice-involved individuals. It’s a win-win situation for all involved. The restaurant and hospitality industries desperately need workers. And […]
Becoming an appliance repair technician offers opportunities for those with technical skills
Do you enjoy fixing things and are comfortable meeting people? Are you mechanically inclined? If so, being an appliance repair technician may be the job for you. We’re told that there are 700 million appliances in the US of which […]
CellBotics president gives incarcerated and reentry students skills to launch cell phone repair business
Cell phone repair has become a popular service, as well as a viable work option for those leaving jail and prison. Just ask Nicole Russell, president of CellBotics in Atlanta. She played a pivotal role in helping a group of […]
Driving a garbage truck can provide good pay, benefits and steady work for ex-offenders
When considering work after prison, driving a garbage truck might not be the first job that comes to mind. But maybe you should consider it. This type of work can provide excellent pay and an opportunity for union membership with […]