What Is the Fresh Start Program?
The Fresh Start Program is a 16-week professional development training program designed to give individuals an opportunity to gain skills in the workforce. Each program provides the same WRAC promise: skills, experience, and confidence that translate directly into job opportunities.
Whether you're re-entering the job market after incarceration or rebuilding your professional identity, this program helps you gain real-world experience that employers value.
Who It's For?
-
Individuals re-entering the workforce after a break (health, parenting, relocation, life transition)
-
Career changers looking for a new direction
-
Job seekers struggling to gain traction with their
-
resumes or interviews
-
Recent graduates and young adults needing structured career guidance
-
International residents adjusting to U.S. or EU job markets
-
Individuals affected by the justice system who are ready to rebuild professionally
Who It's For?
Requirements
-
Must be 15+ and legally eligible to work in your country/region
-
Commitment to completing 16 weeks of skills training and career development
-
Willingness to participate in coaching, projects, and weekly growth assignments
-
Ability to meet deadlines and engage in professional communication
-
Openness to feedback, learning, and building new habits
Requirements
Targeting & Outreach
-
Partnerships with nonprofits, community organizations, and workforce development groups
-
Outreach through colleges, youth programs, community centers, and online job networks
-
Employer connections with companies open to developing new talent or second-chance hiring
-
Community-based support for individuals navigating transitions or seeking career clarity
-
Strategic outreach in both U.S. and Netherlands communities to support diverse applicants
Targeting & Outreach
What
You'll
Gain.
Remote Work Experience
Resume-ready projects you can confidently list as real experience
Interview Coaching
Prep and mock sessions to ace your next interview
Professional Resume Writing
A fully optimized, employer-ready resume crafted for your goals
Skills Development Hands-on training in digital tools, teamwork, and communication
Option 1: Management Track Extension (24-32 Weeks)
-
Standard 16-week program PLUS additional 8-16 weeks focused on:
-
Team Leadership Experience
-
Project Management Responsibilities
-
Mentoring New Participants
-
Cross-department Collaboration
-
Budget and Resource Management Training
-
Option 2: Specialized Leadership Development (32–52 Weeks)
-
A full-year track with progressive responsibility:
-
Weeks 1–16: Core Fresh Start Program
-
Weeks 17–32: Team lead or supervisor roles
-
Weeks 33–52: Management training with real decision-making authority
-
