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It’s hard to know where to start when it comes to finding a job after prison.

Second Chance Job Readiness Programs teach skills that can help you get hired and stay hired. Plus, completing one of these programs shows employers that you are willing to learn, work hard, and follow through on commitments.

Readiness Programs

Connections to Success

Personal and professional development class plus ongoing network of support and skill-building opportunities

Focus: Growing in confidence, Setting and working toward personal and professional goals, Building core skills to find and maintain a living wage

Other supports: Professional clothing, Peer-support network, One-on-one job coaching, Weekly Monday dinners and workshops

Length: Two weeks

Schedule: Available weekly (rotating locations); 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday

Locations:

2125 Bissell Street
St. Louis, MO 63107
3000 Little Hills Expressway
Suite 101
St. Charles, MO 63301
1401 East Broadway
Building 16
East St. Louis, IL 62201
300 W. Linwood Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111

Contact: 636-940-8027

Employment Connection

World of work training

Focus: Resume writing, Interviewing, Managing finances, Becoming an entrepreneur

Other supports: Professional clothing, One-on-one job search support

Length: Three days

Schedule: Offered weekly; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday

Location:

2838 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103

Contact: 314-333-JOBS (5627)

Mission: St. Louis

Beyond jobs

Focus: Finding and keeping jobs, Growing personally as a leader, Completing goals

Other supports: One-on-one job coaching, Mentorship, Case management, Supportive services (additional benefits for those receiving SNAP)

Length: Four to eight weeks, plus monthly check-in for an additional year

Schedule: Four-week rotating class schedule; welcome meetings at 10 a.m. every Tuesday

Location:

3108 North Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63107

Contact: Complete an online application at the Mission: St. Louis website.