Ex-Offender Employment Programs | Safer Foundation

Workforce Development - workforce training services and assistance to persons with arrest or conviction records and those who have been released from jail or prison or who are preparing to be released.

Physical Address

571 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60661

Hours

Monday to Friday , 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Application process

(1) Call 312-922-2200 or fill out form under "Contact Us" on website to schedule an appointment with an Intake Counselor. (2) New clients go through a group orientation and intake session, and complete 2 assessments to identify barriers to employment (financial, physical, education etc.) and to identify interests and skills needed.

Fee

No Fees

Eligibility

Persons 18 years of age and older with an arrest or conviction record

Languages

English

Agency info

Safer Foundation

Provides job search and job retention assistance to individuals with criminal records. Offers a work-release transition center, short-term transitional employment, GED programming, housing assistance, and financial education.