Harbor has collaborated with the U.S. Department of Labor and the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) to develop a comprehensive re-entry program to ease the transition of re-entering society by providing career counseling, case management, and job training.
Participants of the program can earn a recognized post-secondary credential, high school equivalency certificate or an industry-recognized qualification to help them obtain a job in an in-demand work field.
Services Include:
- Help with schooling or training to pursue a new career
- Assist with job searching in the community after release
- Extensive pre and post-release case management including individualized job development, classes in cognitive behavioral change and financial literacy
- Guidance with developing a resume that highlights skills and experiences
- Navigating the art of interviewing and how to answer difficult questions
- Support with linking to community resources (e.g. OhioMeans Jobs, Owens and Northwest State Community Colleges, etc.)
- Assistance with transportation, housing, childcare, driver's license, ID's and criminal records
To be eligible, the individual must be:
- Already sentenced
- Scheduled for release from CCNO within 20-270 days
- Returning to Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas or Williams County
For more information, call 567-304-3407
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