The process starts with establishing a participant's core foundations to include obtaining personal documents, creating a viable transportation plan, employment plan matching their career objectives, and a professional resume. Mentors provide one-on-one job coaching, self and skill development and employment retention services. Assist with transportation, work supplies, hygiene needs, tutors, financial literacy, bank accounts, and in obtaining industry recognized certificates. Will have opportunity to attend job site tours, Union Hall tours, trade seminars, trade workshops and apprenticeship prep classes.
The process starts with establishing a participant's core foundations to include obtaining personal documents, creating a viable transportation plan, employment plan matching their career objectives, and a professional resume. Mentors provide one-on-one job coaching, self and skill development and employment retention services. Assist with transportation, work supplies, hygiene needs, tutors, financial literacy, bank accounts, and in obtaining industry recognized certificates. Will have opportunity to attend job site tours, Union Hall tours, trade seminars, trade workshops and apprenticeship prep classes.
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An employment program for formerly incarcerated or previously convicted individuals seeking assistance in finding a job. The RESP Liaison will assist in a client's job readiness and work directly with employers on the client's behalf to improve his or her job chances.
An employment program for formerly incarcerated or previously convicted individuals seeking assistance in finding a job. The RESP Liaison will assist in a client's job readiness and work directly with employers on the client's behalf to improve his or her job chances.
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Daily shelter with a capacity for 10-15 people. Meals provided daily. Showers also available.
GDC serves low income, homeless and/or recently incarcerated individuals. Services include:
-- Free or low-cost tattoo removal program
-- Economic assistance to obtain State ID, birth certificate, and applying for social security
-- Mental health group/individual therapy
-- Assistance with employment process
-- Stress reduction classes
-- Bus tickets*
-- Opportunity for community services
-- Clothing
-- Finance classes*
*Class schedules are limited to a certain number of participants and are scheduled on certain days. Bus ticket availability will vary by day.
Daily shelter with a capacity for 10-15 people. Meals provided daily. Showers also available.
GDC serves low income, homeless and/or recently incarcerated individuals. Services include:
-- Free or low-cost tattoo removal program
-- Economic assistance to obtain State ID, birth certificate, and applying for social security
-- Mental health group/individual therapy
-- Assistance with employment process
-- Stress reduction classes
-- Bus tickets*
-- Opportunity for community services
-- Clothing
-- Finance classes*
*Class schedules are limited to a certain number of participants and are scheduled on certain days. Bus ticket availability will vary by day.
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Offer free career training services online and in-person. Individuals across the state of Iowa are qualified to enroll. Individuals can apply online.
Offer free career training services online and in-person. Individuals across the state of Iowa are qualified to enroll. Individuals can apply online.
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Offers a comprehensive, multi-week initiative designed for citizens returning from incarceration in order to develop skills for sustainable employment. Also provides assistance with having licenses reinstated.
Offers a comprehensive, multi-week initiative designed for citizens returning from incarceration in order to develop skills for sustainable employment. Also provides assistance with having licenses reinstated.
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Provides transitional services to formerly incarcerated individuals.
Services include, but are not limited to:
- Transitional housing
- Counseling
- Vocational assistance (including job skills training and career counseling)
- Life skills development (including budgeting, health and wellness information, parenting training, etc.)
In some cases Neuro/Bio-feedback can be provided to help those with damaged or toxic brains. This portion of the program is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and can begin after a person is stabilized with Neuro/Bio-feedback.
Provides transitional services to formerly incarcerated individuals.
Services include, but are not limited to:
- Transitional housing
- Counseling
- Vocational assistance (including job skills training and career counseling)
- Life skills development (including budgeting, health and wellness information, parenting training, etc.)
In some cases Neuro/Bio-feedback can be provided to help those with damaged or toxic brains. This portion of the program is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and can begin after a person is stabilized with Neuro/Bio-feedback.
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The BOOST re-entry program enrolls participants age 18+ who are currently incarcerated in, or returning to, Woodbury County, and are set for release in 20-180 days. Participants being released will come from Woodbury County Jail, Woodbury County Electronic Monitoring, and Iowa Department of Corrections 3rd Judicial (RTF). The goal of this program is to help these participants gain employability and reduce recidivism.
Sioux City BOOST Re-entry is an Official Grant of the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance.
The BOOST re-entry program enrolls participants age 18+ who are currently incarcerated in, or returning to, Woodbury County, and are set for release in 20-180 days. Participants being released will come from Woodbury County Jail, Woodbury County Electronic Monitoring, and Iowa Department of Corrections 3rd Judicial (RTF). The goal of this program is to help these participants gain employability and reduce recidivism.
Sioux City BOOST Re-entry is an Official Grant of the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance.
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The BOOST re-entry program enrolls participants age 18+ who are currently incarcerated in, or returning to, Woodbury County, and are set for release in 20-180 days. Participants being released will come from Woodbury County Jail, Woodbury County Electronic Monitoring, and Iowa Department of Corrections 3rd Judicial (RTF). The goal of this program is to help these participants gain employability and reduce recidivism.
Sioux City BOOST Re-entry is an Official Grant of the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance.
The BOOST re-entry program enrolls participants age 18+ who are currently incarcerated in, or returning to, Woodbury County, and are set for release in 20-180 days. Participants being released will come from Woodbury County Jail, Woodbury County Electronic Monitoring, and Iowa Department of Corrections 3rd Judicial (RTF). The goal of this program is to help these participants gain employability and reduce recidivism.
Sioux City BOOST Re-entry is an Official Grant of the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance.
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Works with men and women who have felony backgrounds, assisting them in securing and maintaining employment that will sustain their economic self-sufficiency. Services include job readiness training, resume writing, and mock interviews.
**Clients must attend a workshop to enroll in the program.
Works with men and women who have felony backgrounds, assisting them in securing and maintaining employment that will sustain their economic self-sufficiency. Services include job readiness training, resume writing, and mock interviews.
**Clients must attend a workshop to enroll in the program.
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Resources for individuals who are re-entering the workforce after involvement in the criminal justice system.
Resources for individuals who are re-entering the workforce after involvement in the criminal justice system.
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Prepares formerly incarcerated people for work and helps them transition into their new jobs. Also connects employers to tax credits and incentives for hiring qualified ex-offenders. Re-entry Liaisons are available at IDES' Illinois Employment and Training Centers and local offices throughout Illinois to help match employers with qualified, formerly incarcerated job seekers.
Website also contains information on many other employment-related resources.
Prepares formerly incarcerated people for work and helps them transition into their new jobs. Also connects employers to tax credits and incentives for hiring qualified ex-offenders. Re-entry Liaisons are available at IDES' Illinois Employment and Training Centers and local offices throughout Illinois to help match employers with qualified, formerly incarcerated job seekers.
Website also contains information on many other employment-related resources.
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Resources for individuals who are re-entering the workforce after involvement in the criminal justice system.
Resources for individuals who are re-entering the workforce after involvement in the criminal justice system.
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