Restoring Connections
The goal of this program is to provide intensive wrap-around services to individuals that are or previously were justice involved and assist them in securing employment. Enrolled individuals will receive one-on-one career counseling, access to funding for training, supportive services, job search assistance, opportunities for On-the-Job training and links to community resources.
Eligibility:
- Participants that meet all the criteria:
- Justice involved individuals who are Minnesota residents.
- Have not worked or had employment for 15 weeks in the last year, (doesn’t need to be consecutive)
- Are within 6 months of release or have been released in the last 6 months from various correctional facilities.
- Are authorized to work in the United States
Contact Restoring Connections Navigator for more information:
Debbie Grant
Restoring Lead Navigator
218-850-1447
Debg@rmcep.com
Note: Weeks while incarcerated can be counted as unemployed if they have started talking about their next stops for when released, looking at career options, visiting with either RMCEP counselors or counselors within the justice system that assist them with careers and employment options, even though they are not available for work during those weeks. Also, hours worked during incarceration do not count as work.
The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded (or funded in part) this training through a grant. The grant recipient created this training opportunity. DEED does not endorse this publicity or training or make guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership of the information herein or elsewhere.