Provides employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, employment-related transportation, and job retraining assistance. Assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human, filing initial Unemployment Claims, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.

Southwestern Pennsylvania Re-entry Coalition was created by Mon Valley Initiative to coordinate resources for individuals whose criminal record creates barriers to self-sufficiency, through collaboration among agencies in Southwestern Pennsylvania. SPARC brings representatives from these participating organizations together to find the best way to provide formerly incarcerated individuals with the services and resources they need to successfully re-enter society and the workforce. SPARC currently works to: • Identify potential career paths for people re-entering the workforce (excluding those from which individuals with criminal backgrounds are banned by law) • Increase the number of employers willing to hire formerly incarcerated individuals through education about incentive programs • Address policy issues through information and advocacy

Provides family reunification, housing assistance, mentoring, and workforce development services for individuals returning home from incarceration.

Provides employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, employment-related transportation, and job retraining assistance. Assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human, filing initial Unemployment Claims, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.

Provides human and social services to Cumberland County Adult Probationers/Parolees relating to an individual’s basic needs and addresses the barriers to succeeding upon reentering the community following their release from jail.

Offers assessment, job coaching, job placement, and employment-related transportation to individuals facing barriers to work force entry or re-entry. Also connects clients to wraparound services for basic needs, food, housing, healthcare, and more.

Promotes jobs, provides work experience, cleans and maintains parts of the city, provides opportunities to low income residents, and provides business assistance.

Provides employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, employment-related transportation, and job retraining assistance. Assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human, filing initial Unemployment Claims, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.

Provides employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, employment-related transportation, and job retraining assistance. Assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human, filing initial Unemployment Claims, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.

Introduces returning citizens to the building trades and teaches the necessary skills to apply for a registered apprenticeship. Offers several cohorts throughout the year; each course runs for six weeks, four hours each weekday, totaling 120 hours. The program provides a paid stipend. Support group and mental health services available.

Provides job readiness services (resume writing, interviewing skills, etc.), job training in the labor market, and high priority occupations area of: manufacturing, construction, health care, and transportation. Assists with job placement and retention services.

Provides services and programming for individuals involved in the justice system and those with similar barriers to employment. - Employment assistance includes employment preparedness, resume writing, financial literacy, education/skill assessments, computer lab access, and employment placement. - Registered pre-apprenticeship program that provides career and technical education, hands-on learning, and an employment-focused curriculum with job readiness skills. - Workforce development program for individuals with a criminal record and mental health diagnosis and currently receiving case management services at SAM, Inc. - Workforce development program for individuals with a criminal record and an opioid use disorder and currently receiving case management services. - Assistance with transportation and IDs.

Employment/Workforce Development program. Services include: * Career/employment planning assistance and guidance * Employment placement service * Wrap-around support services in support of workforce development * Career tracking and indefinite access to support * Job-finding assistance for all underserved populations (ex. Re-entry, Immigrant/Refugee, Disability, Seniors) * Provides all job-required clothing and transportion * Career and personality development support * Child care referrals * Skills training referrals

Works to reduce the rate of recidivism among people returning home from prison by providing immediate paid employment, skills, training, and ongoing career support.

Takes clients who have self-identified with having a criminal background through a 4 step career readiness and job search process with hopes of getting that client skills training and landing a job where they can make a living wage and progress in their career. The process consists of the following employment services: - Landing a Job with a Criminal Background Seminar/Workshop - Resume Preparation Workshop - Application and Interviewing Workshop - Foundation Skills/TABE assessment/Career Interest Profile - Individual Employment and Training Planning - National Career Readiness preparation and certification in work based Math, Reading, and Locating information - Soft Skills training - Occupational Skills Training specifically addressing Lancaster County's in demand occupations (if needed). Training is offered through Stevens College, LCCTC, etc. and include but are not limited to: Intro to Welding/Blueprint, MetalCasting, Forklift/Certified Logistics Associate, Intro to Manufacturing,

Provides intensive paid job training, paid transitional employment, and career development support for people who are often excluded from the workforce. The training and experience are in the environmental sector - planting trees, building trails, caring for green infrastructure, and other related projects.

Offers a comprehensive entrepreneurship program where returning citizens learn "Business 101" and how to transfer their "street skills" into the business world in order to open small businesses. Provides step by step instruction concerning how to start a business in Pennsylvania, including how to write a business plan, file the appropriate paperwork, and obtain a business privilege license.

Provides services that include: A) Job Readiness (resume writing, Interviewing skills, etc.) B) GED Prep and Testing C) Job Training in High Priority D) Occupations (EX: HVAC, Electrical, CNA, Plumbing, Machine Operator, etc.) E) Supportive Services such as: Books, tools, boots, and uniforms provided for work and school, ID/Licenses, etc.

Provides employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, employment-related transportation, and job retraining assistance. Assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human, filing initial Unemployment Claims, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.

Provides direct assistance through classes and/or one-on-one. Assistance includes, but is not limited to: resume preparation, mock interviews, job search assistance, completion of on-line applications, job readiness techniques, one-on-one mentoring to assist clients in obtaining gainful employment. Focuses on providing guidance in the areas of vocational training, certification and/or license, in the field of Real Estate, Paralegal, Forklift, and OSHA Certifications to help enhance and build credentials for employment.

Provides a reentry organization support and meetings to advocate and coordinate services for ex-offenders (barriers to employment for returning citizens, resume and job application assistance). Meetings are held at CareerLink (100 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104).

Career Services: Provides resume development, job search support, recruitment events, soft skills training, career credential courses, and more to connect individuals with employers. Reentry Services: Provides record review assistance to individuals. Makes referrals for expungement, assists with pardon application submissions, and connects with reentry-friendly-employers.

Provides a range of employment and educational services. Offers training programs for certifications, support for dislocated workers, and job retraining assistance. Also assists with applying for benefits through the Department of Human Services, filing an initial Unemployment Claim, and Workers' Compensation Benefits.

Offers work release and alternative housing for both male and female offenders in the criminal justice system; provides cognitive behavioral-based program that emphasizes accountability and responsibility of the individual.

Southwestern Pennsylvania Re-entry Coalition was created by Mon Valley Initiative to coordinate resources for individuals whose criminal record creates barriers to self-sufficiency, through collaboration among agencies in Southwestern Pennsylvania. SPARC brings representatives from these participating organizations together to find the best way to provide formerly incarcerated individuals with the services and resources they need to successfully re-enter society and the workforce. SPARC currently works to: • Identify potential career paths for people re-entering the workforce (excluding those from which individuals with criminal backgrounds are banned by law) • Increase the number of employers willing to hire formerly incarcerated individuals through education about incentive programs • Address policy issues through information and advocacy