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Transitional Jobs Forum
August 12, 2011
Transitional Jobs for Prison Reentry
Strategies for the Kansas City Region
www.transitionaljobs.ne
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Defining Transitional Jobs
Transitional Jobs (TJ) is a workforce strategy
designed to overcome employment obstaclesby using time-limited, wage-paying jobs
that combine real work, skilldevelopment, and supportive services,to
transition participants successfully into thelabor market.
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Transitional Jobs Core ProgramElements
Orientation & Assessment
Job Readiness/Life Skills Classes
Case Management Support
Transitional Job - Real Work Experience
Unsubsidized Job Placement & Retention
Linkages to Education and Training
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The Goals of Transitional Jobs
Stabilizing individuals and families withearned income
Increasing employability through barrierreduction, experiential learning, work-readiness training, and an employment
history and reference Reducing recidivism
Public cost savings and public safety
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Evidence for Transitional Jobs as aReentry Strategy
The Center for Employment Opportunities Rigorous, random-assignment study found significant
reductions in multiple measures of recidivismeven threeyears after program completion
TJ has the greatest impact on those with the highest risk ofrecidivism
Transitional Jobs Reentry Demonstration High levels of participation show that formerly incarcerated
individuals are very willing to work
Recidivism impacts are highly dependent on implementation
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How Cities Support TransitionalJobs
Fundingcities fund TJ programs with pass-throughfederal funds as well as general city revenue
Building public-private partnershipsbringingtogether employers, private funders, and expertproviders
Contracts for TJ enterprisesmany cities contractwith TJ programs for city clean-up and landscapingwork, providing enterprise revenue
Providing TJ worksites at city departments(it iscritical to work with unions and establish
nondisplacement policies)
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Cities and States Supporting TJInitiatives
Chicago, IL City funds programs for reentry as well as public housing residents
Newark, NJ City-sponsored TJ initiative for reentry
Indianapolis, IN City-sponsored TJ initiative for reentry
Providence, RI
Pathways Out of Poverty green jobs TJ for low-income individualsWashington State Statewide TJ for TANF-eligible individuals
Wisconsin Multi-site TJ for noncustodial parents
di f i i l
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Funding Sources for TransitionalJobs
City and state funding Community Development Block Grants
Community Services Block GrantsTemporary Assistance for Needy FamiliesWorkforce Investment Act Second Chance Actincluding planning funds for public sector
entities
Child Support Enforcement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamp)
employment & training fund Private foundations Enterprise revenue
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Federal TJ Policy Highlights
US Department of Labor Enhanced Transitional JobsDemonstration Grantees announced6 grants at about $5.5 million each
Testing enhancements to the TJ model
Year 2 funding cut from budget
Workforce Investment Act reauthorization draft
Defines TJ and makes it an explicit allowable use of funds Prioritizes services for people with barriers to employment
Modifies performance measures for people with barriers toremove disincentives
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What Kansas City Area Stakeholderscan do Next
Build champions and partnerships Everyone here has a critical role: employers, policymakers,
nonprofit leaders, community advocates. Relationships with justice system and child support
enforcement are key!
Identify and leverage funding
Multiple public and private sources are needed; cities canlead the way!
Plan an initiative using best practices The NTJN and its members can help
Issue a Request for Proposals Cities t icall contract o erations to communit
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About The National TransitionalJobs Network
The NTJN exists to ensure that policies account forthe hard-to-employ, that programs are able to
effectively serve as many individuals as possible,and that best practices and technical assistanceare widely shared and implemented throughout
the network.Technical AssistanceState and Federal AdvocacyMonthly Newsletters sign up at
www.transitionaljobs.net
National Conference
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For more information, contact:
cwarland@heartlandalliance.org
or visit:
www.transitionaljobs.net
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