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The Foundation Academy LLC R3 Grant Funded Re-Entry Program
Re-entry Program
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This program is designed to help thwart the recycling of justice impacted individuals from prison to the community, and back to prison. Addressing the skill-based services is essential to securing reintegration, considering the traditional issues that system impacted persons confront, once re-entering into the community. Traditional issues such as:
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Stigma by employers
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Insufficient services
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Gap in work experience
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Societal barriers to employment
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Housing Issues
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Injustices, and discrimination issues
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Systemic racism
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Low self-esteem issues
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Health and safety concerns
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Negative peer pressure
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Soft Skills/Workforce Development Program: participants will receive the soft skills training and career planning services they need to assist them with finding gainful employment. The following topics will be covered in great detail:
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Communication
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The importance of self-awareness/emotional intelligence
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Teamwork
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How to cope with change
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How to work with, lead, and motivate others
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How to be a professional
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How to effectively manage time
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How to define conflicts and its causes in the workplace
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How to effectively solve problems in the workplace, at home, and in the community
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Other discussion topics include:
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Being assertive and not aggressive
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The power of positive image
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Accepting direction and constructive criticism
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Financial literacy, setting S.M.A.R.T. financial goals
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Budgeting basics
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Credit and debit and banking fundamentals
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The role of diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace and society
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Other FREE wrap-around services:
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All program participants are eligible to receive career coaching, job replacement assistance, and mentorship.
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To learn more about this program, or to enroll, click here to complete an Inquiry Form, or call us at (314) 661-1260.
**Stipends: participants will receive a monetary stipend for program participation AND completion.
NOTE: participants will meet twice a week for a total of 6 weeks. Dates, times, and location will be announced accordingly.
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