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 […]
Category Archives: Job Training
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 […]
CalPIA Case Planning Project created to help prepare inmates for employment
Many people consider prison industries a form of slave labor, thanks to the incredibly low wages usually paid. But some prisoners look at it as a way to get out of their cells, feel useful and learn how to work […]
State departments of vocational rehabilitation provide job training, education, other services
There is one excellent resource that far too few in reentry take advantage of. But many should. And that’s state departments of vocational rehabilitation. Their purpose: to help people who have disabilities find jobs. These disabilities can be physical, mental […]
S.F. Bay Area philanthropist Matt Mochary sends ex-offenders to truck driving school
There are many ways that people become involved with helping formerly incarcerated individuals get back on their feet, but Matt Mochary’s story is rather unique. And what he does now – he sends people getting out of jail to […]