Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO)
Department of Labor (DOL)
What is this?
Provides job training, mentoring, legal assistance with record expungement, career counseling, and help with barriers like transportation and housing that make it hard to get a job.
Am I eligible?
Adults and young people who were formerly incarcerated or have been involved in the justice system. Programs serve both those recently released and those who were involved years ago.
Target audience:
Eligible sectors:
What do I get?
Free training and comprehensive support services
Benefit details may vary based on your eligibility and location.
How to apply
Contact your local American Job Center or search for DOL-funded reentry programs at dol.gov/agencies/eta/reentry.
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