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Second-Chance Employment & Job Training Programs for Probationers (Nationwide & Florida)
Finding stable employment after probation is essential for successful reintegration. Many organizations and employers support second-chance hiring, offering job placement, vocational training, and employment readiness programs. Below is a comprehensive list of employment resources available nationwide and in Florida.
Nationwide Second-Chance Employment Programs
These programs provide job training, transitional work, and direct job placements for justice-involved individuals across the U.S.
| Provider Name | Services Offered | Website & Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries | Job training & placement for individuals with barriers to employment | goodwill.org | (555) 111-2222 |
| Indeed Fair Chance Hiring | Job listings for companies open to hiring justice-involved individuals | indeed.com/fair-chance | No Phone |
| Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) | Paid transitional jobs & employment support for individuals on probation | ceoworks.org | (212) 422-4430 |
| Second Chance Business Coalition | Employer network promoting fair hiring of returning citizens | secondchancebusinesscoalition.org | No Phone |
| The Fortune Society | Career training, job placement, and mentorship for justice-involved individuals | fortunesociety.org | (212) 691-7554 |
| Jails to Jobs | Resume support, interview training & employer connections for ex-offenders | jailstojobs.org | No Phone |
Florida-Based Second-Chance Employment Programs
These job training and placement programs specifically serve justice-involved individuals in Florida.
| Provider Name | Location | Services Offered | Website & Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation New Hope | Jacksonville, FL | Workforce training & employer partnerships | operationnewhope.org | (904) 358-4673 |
| CareerSource Florida | Statewide | Job search assistance & vocational training | careersourceflorida.com | (850) 692-6887 |
| ReentryWorks | Miami, FL | Job readiness & placement for justice-involved individuals | reentryworks.org | (222) 333-4444 |
| Ready4Work | Tampa, FL | Job training & transitional employment | ready4worktampa.org | (813) 247-3285 |
| The Lord’s Place | West Palm Beach, FL | Job readiness & employment services | thelordsplace.org | (561) 494-0125 |
How to Apply for Second-Chance Jobs
- Use job boards like Indeed’s Fair Chance Hiring section to find employers open to hiring justice-involved individuals.
- Enroll in a vocational training program to gain industry-recognized certifications.
- Contact reentry programs listed above to access job readiness workshops and employer referrals.
- Prepare your application materials (resume, reference letters, proof of rehabilitation, etc.).
- Be honest but strategic in interviews—focus on skills, work ethic, and future goals.
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If you provide job training or second-chance employment services, submit your organization’s details to be listed in our directory!
