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What is “Second Chance HirING”?
Background barriers to employment, whether direct or indirect, can significantly impact an individual's ability to secure and maintain a job.
RISE Awarded FNBO Impact Grant Supporting Workforce DeVelopment Programming
RISE is honored to be awarded an Impact Grant from FNBO supporting workforce development for formerly incarcerated individuals in Nebraska.
Union Pacific Hosts RISE Reentry Simulation at Omaha Headquarters
Union Pacific in Omaha, Nebraska hosts a RISE Reentry Simulation.
“The RISE reentry simulation was an incredibly impactful event for our team. It built a profound awareness of the challenges that justice-impacted individuals face, an awareness that I am confident our team will carry with them for many years to come.”
While reentry can never be fully understood without personal lived experience, creating a learning experience can, at the very least, encourage empathy and avenue for change.
RISE Business Academy 2022: Being a Part of the Business Community
In 2022 we held two RISE Business Academy (RBA) cohorts and one graduation with seven graduates. 11 of our 19 program graduates currently have their businesses in operation.
Dr. TJ Dickson became the Director of the RBA in July 2022. She facilitated Cohort 5 and graduated the largest cohort thus far.
"Making the Most of Her Time"
Before her opportunity to graduate the RISE In-Prison Program, Jen was moved to a different facility, the Community Correctional Center in Lincoln (often called work release). That didn’t stop her.
Opening the Door to Second Chance Hiring in Nebraska
In 2021 the RISE Employment Program built a database of over 200 background friendly employers in Nebraska. The Employment Program also achieved an 89% employment rate amongst of released RISE graduates. By increasing employer relationships in Omaha, Lincoln and across the state, RISE established itself as one of the leaders in the Metro area for successfully navigating employment for the formerly incarcerated.