It’s hard to know where to start when it comes to finding a job after prison. Second Chance Job Readiness Programs teach skills that can help you get hired and stay hired. Plus, completing one of these programs shows employers that you are willing to learn, work hard, and follow through on commitments.
Second Chance Job Readiness Programs
Connections to Success: Personal and Professional Development Class and Ongoing Network of Support and Skill-Building Opportunities
Focus
- Growing in Confidence
- Setting and Working Toward Personal and Professional Goals
- Building Core Skills to Find and Maintain a Living-Wage Job
Other Supports
- Professional Clothing
- Peer Support Network
- One-on-One Job Coaching
- Weekly Monday Dinners and Workshops
Length
3 Weeks
Schedule
Available Weekly (Rotating Locations): Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Locations
- 2125 Bissell Street, St. Louis MO, 63107
- 3000 Little Hills Expressway Suite 102 St. Charles, MO, 63301
- 1401 East Broadway Building 16, East St. Louis, IL, 62201
Call 636-940-8027
Employment Connection: World of Work Training
Focus
- Resume Writing
- Interviewing
- Managing Finances
- Becoming an Entrepreneur
Other Supports
- Professional Clothing
- One-on-One Job Search Support
Length
3 days
Schedule
Offered Weekly: Monday-Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Locations
2838 Market Street, Saint Louis, MO, 63103Call 314-333-JOBS (5627)
Mission: St. Louis: Beyond Jobs (Men Only)
Focus
- Finding and Keeping Jobs
- Growing as a Man and Leader
Other Supports
- Internships
- One-on-One Job Coaching
- Mentorship
Length
8 weeks, plus monthly check-ins for an additional year
Schedule
Offered Quarterly:
- Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
16 Hours of Paid Internship