Re-Entry Work Readiness Program
Program Description: Five-week Work Readiness Program teaching critical skills designed to increase the likelihood of successful societal reintegration and confront significant barriers to self-sufficiency. Participant has the opportunity to receive $100 weekly stipend total at completion of program. (up to $700 based on participation and attendance)
Impact’s Reentry Work Readiness Program is a 5-week program that is designed to increase the likelihood of successful societal reintegration and is conducted in two phases:
Phase One: Foundation Building (2 Weeks)
Duration: Monday to Friday
Time: 10 AM to 3 PM each day
Focus:
RED FISH Academy (Restored, Empowered, Determined) Curriculum: Facilitated by Dr. Lewis Dodley (10 am-12:30 pm).
(12:30 pm-1 pm-Lunch)
1 pm- 3 pm – Facilitated by Dana Brock
Soft Skills Development: Enhancing communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills.
Successful Reentry Strategies: Tailored guidance for navigating societal reintegration.
Mental Health Awareness: Introducing participants to mental health resources and coping strategies.
Self-awareness building: Encouraging introspection and self-understanding.
Conflict Resolution: Teaching effective ways to resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Intro. Financial Literacy: Participants are introduced to the 5 foundational financial literacy concepts.
Know Your Rights: Participants are introduced to voting rights, expungement, record sealing, pardon, and CQE processes to increase their ability to overcome stigma and barriers.
Community Connectivity: Linking participants with community resources and support networks.
Phase Two: Skill Enhancement and Community Integration (3 Weeks)
Duration: Monday to Thursday
Time: 9 AM to 3 PM each day
Eligibility: At or below 200% of Federal Poverty guidelines, must live in Franklin County, Must be formerly incarcerated and able to pass a drug screening. Cannot have sex offense or arson on record.
Documentation Needed:
Valid driver’s license/State I.D.
Social Security Card
Verification of past 30 days income( pay stubs, pension, SSI, SSDI, child support, workers comp, TANF, utility allowance, etc..)
Address Verification( only if address is different from what’s on their I.D.)
Contact: Cathy Estes, Intake Specialist cestes@impactca.org 614-453-1659