Job Readiness & Placement Program

About This Position

RISE Academy's 4-week paid job readiness program includes resume building, interview coaching, life skills, and direct employer introductions. Upon completion, RISE connects you with SO-accepting employers in Omaha and statewide. Not a job itself — a pathway to stable employment with full support through your first 90 days.

Requirements

Nebraska resident. Commitment to 4-week program. Any offense type accepted including sex offenses.

Benefits

Stipend during program, job coaching, employer introductions, 90-day follow-up support, connection to RISE employer network.

No background check required to apply.

⚠ SORNA Restrictions — Nebraska

Nebraska restricts Tier III registrants from employment within 500 ft of schools and child-care facilities. All registrants must register employer name and address and report changes promptly.

Informational only. Consult your attorney or supervision officer.

Offense Acceptance

RISE explicitly serves sex offense registrants. Program designed for people other reentry programs turn away.

Programs

Hiring Policy

RISE was founded to serve the most employment-challenged individuals in Nebraska. Sex offense records are not a barrier to our services or to placement with our employer partners.

Restrictions

We are transparent with our employer partners about applicant backgrounds and match candidates to jobs where they can succeed.

About RISE Academy Nebraska

Omaha-based reentry employment program operating statewide. RISE connects people with criminal records — including sex offense convictions — to fair-chance employers through job readiness training, coaching, and direct employer partnerships. Not just a placement agency; we stay with you through your first 90 days.

Company size: 10-50 employees