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Employment

Opportunities

Being employed gives participants the opportunity to reshape their future. Many people find their passions, network, and learn so much while being on the job. The importance of this page is to bring awareness to the struggles that individuals face when reentering society. Employment specifically can be a big barrier in a successful reentry. You will find on this page information that helps one find a job such as resources for clothing for interviews, interview tips, proper licenses, knowing your rights when applying for a job, and resume building. Additionally, one is given a foundational understanding of common benefits offered by an employer.

Second Chance Dads

Interview

The video above is an interview with Kenny West, the founder of Second Chance Dads, located in Muncie Indiana. He explains what the organization is, his purpose behind starting it, and his drive to help others in his community working towards a successful reentry in society. The mission of the Second Chance Dads program is to reduce recidivism and family/social decay while improving community connections through purposeful support, mentoring, training, and community-employer unification.

Resources

Delaware County Resources

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A Muncie based organization that offers support, mentoring, training, and community-employer unification.

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An Indiana organization with a Delaware County location tat offers job related services.

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This local resource offers access to the internet, printing, and outside resources. 

Indiana Resources

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A Fort Wayne based organization that training and opportunities to those seeking employment.

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An Indianapolis based organization that helps women prepare for a job interview with interview tips and clothing.

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An Indianapolis organization that offers employment and job training to those reentering society.

National Resources

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This website helps with building a resume for job applications.

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This website offers resources for things like finding jobs, free interview clothes, resources for tattoo removal.

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This website offers the option to search for jobs available to those with a criminal record. 

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