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Employment Re-Entry
Classes
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Job
Hunter curriculum is delivered as a 30 hour workshop at Community Justice Centers
(listed by area) and
WorkSource Offices.
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Partnering for
Successful Re-Entry
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OES offers training for community based organizations,
WorkSource Staff and affiliates to develop expertise in offender barriers
that may inhibit successful community and employment re-entry.
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Job Search & Placement
Assistance
(WorkSource
Offices)
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Upon release ex-offenders are linked to local
WorkSource Offices.
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Washington State Bonding
Program
(Bonds)
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Individual
fidelity bonds are
available for at-risk applicants who are denied coverage by
commercial carriers because of record of arrest, conviction or
imprisonment, history of alcohol or drug abuse, poor credit, lack of
employment history, or dishonorable military discharge.
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
(Tax
Credits)
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Employers hiring ex-offenders who have been convicted or released from
prison with one year of the date of hire, and are a member of a low-income
family, qualify for up to $2,400
tax credit
off bottom-line end of year business taxes.
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Carl Perkin's Administration
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Federal grant funds are available as competitive proposals to
subcontract with a broad range of
service providers to deliver vocational education programs, services and
activities to ex-offenders.
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Going Home - The Washington Statewide Offender
Reentry Initiative
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A pilot reentry project in King, Pierce, and Spokane Counties for
juveniles and young adults between ages 14 and 35 years. The three-year
grant promotes systemic improvements for communities statewide to prepare
for successful ex-offender reintegration.
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Ex-Offender Work
Orientation Program
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The Ex-Offender
Work Orientation Program specializes in delivering employment
re-entry services to ex-offenders by contracting with community
based organizations (CBO). The comprehensive services include
employment development plans (EDP), job seeking skills
instruction, education and training programs, job referral and
placement, support service recommendations; and recruitment and
screening for employers.
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Employment
Re-Entry Classes
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JOB HUNTER is a 30 hour classroom training workshop developed by Employment Security Dept. and delivered at
Department of Corrections institutions.
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Employment Re-Entry Guide
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The Employment
Re-Entry Guide addresses the multiple and unique barriers faced
by job seekers with a criminal history. The guide is designed to be used as a self
paced guide booklet, or can be facilitated in a small group setting.
To request a copy contact:
- Request a Guide
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- Phone:
1-800-339-3981
- or (360) 438-4151
- Offender Employment
Services
- PO Box 9046
Olympia WA 98507
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Jail Industries Board
(Jail Industries Board)
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Offender Employment Services serves as the state
administrative unit for the Executive staff of the
Jail Industries Board. The
Board, composed of Governor appointed business leaders and criminal
justice officials is charged with providing statewide leadership and
technical assistance to establish, develop, and maintain jail
industries work programs and education opportunities through
partnerships with labor, business, victims, communities and
government.
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