Reentry Resource Providers
Reentry Resource Providers
specialize in delivering employment re-entry
services to people with conviction histories in
their community. 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. These providers can be found listed in
the Services regions where they are located.
Partnering for Successful Re-Entry
OES offers training for community
based organizations, state agencies, employers, WorkSource staff and affiliates
to develop expertise in barriers for people with
conviction histories that may inhibit successful
community and employment re-entry.
Washington
State Bonding Program
Individual
fidelity bonds
are available for at-risk applicants who are denied
coverage by commercial carriers because of a record of
arrest, conviction or imprisonment, history of
alcohol or drug abuse, poor credit, lack of
employment history, or dishonorable military
discharge.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Employers hiring people with conviction histories
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.
Carl Perkin's Administration
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 incarcerated individuals.
Employment Re-Entry
Guide
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:
Offender Employment Services
1-800-339-3981 or (360) 438-4151
PO Box 9046
Olympia WA 98507
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