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careergear.org
Free
Website
Community & Government Resources

Career Gear

Not-for-profit social enterprise empowering men of all ages and backgrounds to improve employment outcomes through image presentation and career support.

Why I recommend it: The male equivalent of Dress for Success. Great referral for men re-entering the workforce or preparing for interviews without a professional wardrobe.

#career-support#community-resources#employment
careergear.orgAdded Sep 7, 20260 opens
emergecareer.com
Free
Training Program
Community & Government Resources

Emerge Career

Workforce development provider running all-in-one training programs — including CDL and trades pathways — with job placement support for people re-entering the workforce.

Why I recommend it: Programs that end in a placement, not just a certificate. Ask about the placement rate and who employs their graduates before enrolling.

#community-resources#course#free
emergecareer.comAdded Sep 4, 20260 opens
mtctrains.com
Free
Organization
Community & Government Resources

Management & Training Corporation (MTC)

A private operator of correctional facilities that also provides re-entry support, education, vocational training, and career services for individuals returning to the workforce.

Why I recommend it: Relevant if you are coaching someone with a criminal record or navigating re-entry. MTC facilities often connect residents with education, vocational training, and job placement support.

#career-services#community#community-resources
mtctrains.comAdded Sep 1, 20260 opens
goodwill.org
Free
Organization
Community & Government Resources

Goodwill Career & Job Training Services

Free career centers and job training nationwide, serving people re-entering the workforce, youth, people with disabilities, and returning citizens at no cost to eligible participants.

Why I recommend it: Often the most accessible option locally — walk-in friendly, with digital skills classes and one-on-one coaching.

#accessibility#community-resources#disability
goodwill.orgAdded Sep 1, 20260 opens
CareerOneStop Local Help Hub logoU.S. Department of Labor
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Community & Government Resources

CareerOneStop Local Help Hub

One hub linking every location-based finder: workforce development boards, community colleges, unemployment benefits, apprenticeship offices, Job Corps centers, reentry programs, older worker programs, Native American programs, refugee assistance, farmworker jobs, and youth programs.

Why I recommend it: If you are not sure which program fits your situation, start here — nearly every population-specific finder lives on this one page.

#50plus#apprenticeship#community-resources
careeronestop.orgAdded Sep 1, 20260 opens
nul.org
Free
Organization
Community & Government Resources

National Urban League — Jobs & Workforce

Workforce programs addressing job displacement in low-income and Black communities, including reentry-focused employment partnerships delivered through local Urban League affiliates.

Why I recommend it: Find your local affiliate — programming and hiring partners differ a lot city to city.

#community-resources#free#future-of-work
nul.orgAdded Sep 1, 20260 opens
irelaunch.com
Free
Website
Career & Professional Optimization

iRelaunch: Return-to-Work and Returnship Programs

The largest directory of paid returnships and career-reentry programs, searchable by industry and location.

In plain terms: This directory lists paid return-to-work programs and returnships from employers worldwide. You can filter the opportunities by location and program type to find companies hiring professionals returning to the workforce.

Why I recommend it: If you have been out of the workforce a year or more, a paid returnship gets you a current title on the resume fast.

#50plus#career#career-break
irelaunch.comAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
slack.com
Free
Article
Career & Professional Optimization

Slack Next Chapter Expands to Dropbox and Zoom

Announcement of the expansion of Next Chapter, a paid apprenticeship program that hires formerly incarcerated people into software engineering roles, to additional technology companies.

In plain terms: This article explains Next Chapter, a software engineering apprenticeship program designed for formerly incarcerated individuals. Job seekers can learn about paid training, mentorship, and career opportunities at technology companies like Slack, Dropbox, and Zoom.

Why I recommend it: One of the few second-chance tech pipelines with real hiring behind it. Share this with anyone who thinks a record ends the conversation.

#apprenticeship#article#career
slack.comAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
slack.com
Free
Article
Career & Professional Optimization

Slack and the Aspen Institute: Careers in Tech After Incarceration

How the Next Chapter model was documented and packaged so other employers can adopt fair-chance hiring practices for technical roles.

In plain terms: This resource details an initiative that helps formerly incarcerated individuals build careers in the technology sector. You can learn about paid software engineering apprenticeships, mentorship programs, and tech companies committed to fair hiring.

Why I recommend it: If you are advocating for fair-chance hiring at your own employer, this is the playbook to hand your leadership.

#article#career#career-development
slack.comAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens