Description
The Inland Empire Regional Planning Unit Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Services contract aims to connect formerly incarcerated and other justice-involved individuals to high-demand jobs in the labor market, reducing recidivism. The contract is funded by a grant from the California Workforce Development Board and will cover the period from September 18, 2023, to December 31, 2025. The contract seeks applicants for transitional employment programs or services that lead to full-time, unsubsidized employment at livable wages. Key aspects of the contract include:
• Providing services in a comprehensive, coordinated manner to reduce the burden on individuals
• Connecting justice-involved individuals to high-demand jobs in the labor market
• Reducing recidivism through job development and placement services
• Collaborating with corrections, probation, sheriff's departments, education providers, and community-based organizations
• Providing training and supportive services to assist the re-entry population in becoming job-ready