Second Chance Re-Entry Program – Work Readiness Training

About This Position

Enroll in The WorkPlace's Second Chance Re-Entry Program: 12 weeks of paid work readiness training followed by guaranteed job placement with a Connecticut employer partner. Receive 12 months of post-placement retention support. Open to adults 25+ with any criminal record including sex offenses.

Requirements

Must be 25 or older. Legally allowed to work in the US. Any criminal background accepted including sex offense convictions.

Benefits

Paid training stipend, job placement guarantee, 12-month retention coach, Connecticut employer network access, resume and interview coaching

No background check required to apply.

Offense Acceptance

✓ Accepts Sex Offenses — Second Chance Program explicitly accepts all conviction types including sex offenses. Must be 25+.

Programs

Hiring Policy

The WorkPlace's Second Chance program provides 12 weeks of paid work readiness training followed by job placement with a partnered employer. Retention support for 12 months. All backgrounds accepted; must be 25+.

Restrictions

Program enrollment requires age 25+. Sex offense convictions accepted. Some employer placements may have site-specific requirements communicated transparently.

About The WorkPlace CT

Connecticut nonprofit operating the Second Chance Re-Entry Program for adults 25 and older with criminal records including sex offenses. Provides 12-week work readiness training, job placement, and 12 months of retention support. Located in Bridgeport with statewide employer network.

Company size: 50-200 employees