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?
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Individuals with criminal justice involvement ready to re-enter the workforce
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People looking to rebuild their professional identity after incarceration
Who It's For?
Requirements
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Must be 18+ and legally eligible to work
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Commitment to completing 16 weeks of training
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Willingness to participate in coaching, remote projects, and skill-building
Requirements
Targeting & Outreach
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Partnerships with re-entry nonprofits, parole/probation offices, and community organizations
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Flyers and info sessions at halfway houses, community centers, and workforce boards
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Employer partnerships with companies open to second-chance hiring
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)
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Standard 16-week program PLUS additional 8-16 weeks focused on:
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Team Leadership Experience
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Project Management Responsibilities
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Mentoring New Participants
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Cross-department Collaboration
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Budget and Resource Management Training
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Option 2: Specialized Leadership Development (32–52 Weeks)
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A full-year track with progressive responsibility:
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Weeks 1–16: Core Fresh Start Program
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Weeks 17–32: Team lead or supervisor roles
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Weeks 33–52: Management training with real decision-making authority
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