Job Training & Skill Building for Formerly Incarcerated

Aimed towards former inmates, this course is the guide to learning and developing new skills essential for the workforce. This is a two week course with daily lectures and assignments. It offers step by step instruction in the most effective way for previously incarcerated persons to apply and receive jobs.

It will cover creating and utilizing google platforms, creating resumes and cover letters, using communication platforms and preparing for interviews, as well as how to show that time in prison serves as a benefit to employers. These skills will be taught in a way specialized towards those who served time in prison.The course will also feature other previously incarcerated people who obtained employment and are successful, so they can share their experiences and advice. Lastly, the course will provide links to organizations that hire previously incarcerated people and other resources that help those reentering society.

The goal of this course is to break the stigma surrounding previously incarcerated individuals being too inexperienced and dangerous to be productive employees. Joining the workforce is essential in reducing homelessness and recidivism. This course provides the necessary skills, training, guidance, and encouragement to provide previously incarcerated individuals a better chance at securing employment.