Breaking Barriers for Returning Citizens: Yes, WIOA Can!

Every year, over 600,000 individuals are released from our nation's prisons. Individuals who have limited job opportunities are more likely to be rearrested. The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration will host a webinar on June 13, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET which will discuss innovative strategies on ways to engage and support returning citizens to return to the workforce. The webinar will highlight programs which assist with the challenges they experience and offer the support required for success. Presenters will speak about re-entry and present state and local programs that help prepare the population pre-release. Outreach strategies will also be covered that engage returning citizens post-release to ensure quality jobs are obtained, in turn, reducing recidivism.