2nd Chance Indiana is soon to introduce a new multi-lingual financial training website will be available soon to guide reentrants through the steps they need, like making an easy functional budget, or the way to get out of debt. Everything is there for them to build a solid financial foundation. Plus Learn about the STEP Program--8 weeks of intense employment and personal development training for reentrants. Also, two new job counselors at 2CIn, and Nancy's blog post on one woman's quest to exonerate people who are wrongly convicted.
Workforce Development's RESTART effort will reduce recidivism as 2nd Chance Indiana job coordinators connect young reentrants with employment and help with transportation that will allow them to get to and from work. Meanwhile, LITE will provide counseling. Hit the link below and read the many efforts underway at 2CIN!
In six of our northeastern counties, poverty is high, and the crime rate is as much as twice the Indiana average crime rate. Young reentrants between 18 and 24 need help to find jobs and connections to apprenticeships and the training necessary to build a future and a financial foundation for a good life. 2nd Chance Indiana is there to help!