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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

2 years

NEW: via @nytimesbusiness . Thank you, Patricia Leigh Brown, for reporting on the value and impact of our Returning Citizens Stimulus that distributed over $24 million in reentry cash assistance to more than 10K released during the pandemic.

For People Just Leaving Prison, a Novel Kind of Support: Cash (Published 2022)

Joining a raft of initiatives aimed at helping the formerly incarcerated, a program gives money to defray expenses they face, including court fines and rent.

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

9 years

Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to @POTUS came to CEO today to learn what works in #CriminalJusticeReform . TY @VJ44 !

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

1 year

No one wins when we hinder people from contributing to society. @GovKathyHochul , we need #CleanSlateNY now!

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@ceoworks

10 months

Clock's Ticking: Your Contribution, Our Goal – Act Before Time Runs Out! Help CEO raise $50,000 by the New Year to increase access to opportunities for those who are breaking barriers, transforming their lives and working towards greater economic mobility. Donate now to make a

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

3 years

Thank you, @RepRashida , for visiting CEO's Detroit, MI, office today! Our team was grateful for the opportunity to share what CEO is doing to help justice-impacted individuals transition back into their communities and the workforce. #reentry #ceoworks

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

3 years

CEO would like to thank @NYSenBenjamin for sponsoring the #LessIsMoreNY bill to end technical parole violations. We applaud you for your leadership and advocacy on behalf of the 35,000 individuals currently on parole in NYS.

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

5 years

Today, Oklahoma City's Mayor @davidfholt stopped by CEO OKC's newest transitional work crew to hear first hand from the participants on the good work they are doing and to learn how the city can get involved. #ceoworks #changethatworks

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

9 months

Colorado Legislators @SenadoraJulie , @ColemanforCO , @RepMaryYoung , and @javier_mabrey just introduced legislation that would launch a pilot program offering “Reentry Cash'' to people returning from incarceration. Payments of around $3,000 per person will greatly assist with their

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

3 years

A4. 20% of our staff have a past conviction - and they represent some of the most dedicated employees committed to advancing our organization. Further, our justice-involved staff inform our strategy and policy priorities #SecondChanceMonth

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@ceoworks

2 years

NEW: Watch PBS NEWSHOUR story on the importance of re-entry cash assistance, featuring our RCS recipients Thanh and Allan + our CEO @samjschaeffer . A big thanks to @NewsHour , @WmBrangham , and @mikewfritz for this great coverage!

California looks to increase 'gate money' to help people adjust to...

In our ongoing coverage of America’s criminal justice system, we explore what’s called “gate money." That's the small sums that some states give to people wh...

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

3 years

Thanks @NatlGovsAssoc for inviting our policy team to discuss the importance of empowering returning citizens in the workforce, w/ our partners @AntiRecidivism & @KillerBread We're excited to hear states are prioritizing better systems + employment opportunities!

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@ceoworks

4 years

As a SNAP E&T partner in 11 states, we’re proud to join @America_Forward , @ThirdSectorInc , @Results4America in support of the #RESETact to get job training to justice-impacted individuals.

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

2 years

Thank You to @FAMMFoundation for hosting such an insightful discussion about how we can advocate for reentry support services, and why additional government is necessary to sustain and scale successful reentry! #SecondChanceWorkingGroup

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

7 months

Increasing the minimum wage for construction workers from $16 to $40 will immediately transform the lives of tens of thousands of New Yorkers and their communities. Everyone deserves to make a living wage to support themselves and their families, regardless of their background.

Laborers Local 79

@local79nyc

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Albany must include a $40 minimum wage in the new 421-a program!

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

5 years

Thank you to Oklahoma’s @GovStitt for recognizing CEO’s success during your State of the State address and for your continued support of our work! #CEOoklahoma #ChangeThatWorks #CEOworks

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@ceoworks

8 months

Calling all San Diegans! Join us at MOXIE Theatre for a captivating journey with "Clyde's" by Lynn Nottage, running until March 10th! Discover the story of a truck stop sandwich shop where redemption takes center stage for its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff. Despite the

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@ceoworks

11 months

HISTORIC TRIUMPH: In a transformative win for civil rights in New York, @CleanSlateNY has been signed into law by @GovKathyHochul . Millions of New Yorkers who have been perpetually punished due to their conviction records now have a pathway to jobs, housing & education.

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@ceoworks

4 years

This #NationalVoterRegistrationDay , we at CEO want to make sure Returning Citizens are #VoteReady ! We’re partnering with @Votedotorg and @SpreadTheVoteUS to increase voter registration and participation. Register to vote now at . Your vote is your voice!

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

4 years

Congratulations to CEO’s Samra Haider on being elected to the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) The @CouncilonCJ works to advance understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and build consensus for solutions that enhance safety and justice for all.

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@ceoworks

5 months

Earlier this week, we headed to Albany to meet with a number of legislators to talk about #RaiseTheGate ! Let's continue to spread awareness and support meaningful reentry. Special thanks to our partners @OsborneNY @thefortunesoc @FinesandFeesJC @CCA_NY

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@ceoworks

8 years

Investing in orgs like CEO, generates an oppty to make communities safer, families stronger and prisons smaller. @vj44 #NationalReentryWeek

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

1 year

Unlock the potential in fair chance hiring! ✨ Join us on Oct. 16th, 2-3pm EST, for an exclusive webinar: "The Case for Fair Chance Hiring,” featuring renowned Chief Economist and author @JeffKorzenik . 🤝 Register here: #FairChanceHiring

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

4 years

This April CEO launched the Returning Citizens Stimulus (RCS), a nation-wide initiative that is disbursing up to $2,750 in cash assistance to more than 7,000 individuals recently released from incarceration.

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@ceoworks

7 months

A drug conviction should never be a reason to deny people food. Yesterday, we hosted a congressional briefing in partnership with @drugpolicyorg on the #RESTOREAct , which would remove this exclusion. Contact your representative & urge them to support it!

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

5 years

#ICYMI Yesterday, we hosted our #CEOBronx open house and ribbon cutting. Thank you again to all of the local elected officials for joining us and for your continued support of CEO’s mission! @MarcosCrespo85 @AOC @LuisSepulvedaNY @Fernandez4NY @Vanessalgibson

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

6 years

We hope everyone had a great holiday season! CEO is excited to start a new year providing individuals with the comprehensive employment support they need to work toward a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities.

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

2 years

#CleanSlateNY has passed the State Senate! Thank you to @AndreaSCousins @zellnor4ny for your commitment to ensuring all New Yorkers can access jobs, housing, and education. We need @CarlHeastie to bring Clean Slate to a vote NOW! Clean Slate can't wait!

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@ceoworks

2 years

Thank you so much @TurnerSportsEJ for introducing our work to the @BelovedBenefit audience! Our Chief External Affairs Officer, Chris Watler, said it best: we want to tell future generations that we had a problem with mass incarceration and we fixed it. #beloved2022

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

3 years

NEW: Study from @MDRC_News shows our Returning Citizens Stimulus created a sense of financial stability for over 10K returning citizens, who used the cash payments to cover essential expenses such as rent and prepare for employment #reentry #cashassistance

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

6 years

A huge thank you to Asm @DavidChiu (pictured below @LSPC_ 's press conference earlier today) and @Evan_Low for authoring #AB2138 to reduce occupational restrictions for previously incarcerated individuals.

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@ceoworks

2 years

Thrilled to partner with @RepMGS @Philaworks and @hilco_redev to employ 150 individuals with past convictions, to revitalize the @Bellwetherdst site while providing critical workforce training to returning Philadelphians. #CEOPhiladelhia #reentry

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon

@RepMGS

2 years

Using the $1 million in federal funding we secured, @Philaworks and @ceoworks will run a transitional work program offering formerly incarcerated Philadelphians employment at @Bellwetherdst clearing refinery land, performing litter abatement, installing landscaping, and more.

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Center for Employment Opportunities

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3 years

Excited to share that we’re 1 of 5 nonprofits partnering with @Google to launch the #GrowWithGoogle Career Readiness for Reentry program. We’ll help 10K people impacted by incarceration gain digital skills needed to re-enter the workforce. #ReentryMatters

Bringing digital skills to previously incarcerated jobseekers

Grow with Google’s Career Readiness for Reentry program helps formerly incarcerated people build digital skills to reenter the workforce.

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Google Public Policy

@googlepubpolicy

3 years

#GrowWithGoogle is partnering with nonprofits to launch the Career Readiness for Reentry program to equip people impacted by incarceration w/ digital skills to re-enter the workforce. Learn more about the program & the impact it will have→ #ReentryMatters

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@ceoworks

2 years

Congratulations to DED Jessica Centeno for being recognized by @NYATEP as a Hispanic/Latino Workforce Trailblazer during their annual conference!

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@ceoworks

1 year

Today, we honor incarcerated moms and moms of incarcerated children and call for passage of #CommunitiesNotCages . Now is the time to pass the Second Look Act, Earned Time Act, and Eliminate Mandatory Minimums Act to reunite families!

Center for Community Alternatives

@CCA_NY

1 year

🧵: Most incarcerated women are mothers. In New York state, thousands of mothers are separated from their children due to unjust and racist sentencing laws. Here is what they want you to know about why they want #CommunitiesNotCages .

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2 years

#CEOPhiladelphia took part in a recent initiative between @thefortunesoc and @jpmorgan which aims to boost job opportunities for justice-impacted Philadelphians. Thank you, Councilmember Isaiah Thomas @CMThomasPHL , Quiana Brifu, and Asan Rozier, for fostering community impact!

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@ceoworks

3 years

Thankful to have @SenatorPersaud and @CMMercedesCD46 visit one of our NYC work crews at @NYCHA Bayview Houses to get a firsthand look at CEO’s program in action. We look forward to collaborating on ways we can provide more of our services to their constituents #reentry

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@ceoworks

3 years

Thank you @EdLaborCmte for participating in a roundtable with us and partner orgs about the experience of recently incarcerated individuals in accessing employment. Addressing the needs of these individuals and focusing on transitional jobs is key to a strong workforce.

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

6 years

Looking to see a show? How about @theActorsGang , a theater company in LA that runs The Actors' Gang Prison Project inside CA prisons, in the community, & in juvenile facilities to foster nonviolent expression & reduce in-prison violence & #recidivism .

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

6 years

A1: CEO provides comprehensive employment services to formerly incarcerated individuals, and we have learned education is key to positive employment outcomes. #SecondChancePellChat

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@ceoworks

2 years

Shout out to Dorsey, a #CEOAtlanta participant, who was overjoyed when he received word that his Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification certificate had arrived.

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

2 years

Happy #Juneteenth Today is a day to celebrate but it’s also important for us to know our history so we can stand up for justice and create equity for all. We honor this day by celebrating freedom and by making sure people stay free by providing them with the support they need.

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@ceoworks

2 years

Thank you, Senators @MichaelBennet @Hickenlooper for representing Coloradans by passing the #InflationReductionAct this week! We are moved by this historic victory for working families and support the millions of new jobs that will be created!

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

4 years

CEO congratulates New York State Deputy Executive Director, Jessica Centeno, on her appointment to the prestigious New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals @NYATEP Board of Directors. You can read Jessica's bio here:

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

3 years

In April 2020, CEO formed a partnership of 32 organizations to disseminate cash assistance to more than 10,000 individuals. Since then, RCS has distributed more than $24M to returning citizens. Hear from four RCS recipients:

CEO Returning Citizens Stimulus Stories

In April 2020, the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) launched the Returning Citizens Stimulus (RCS), a first-of-its-kind program delivering up to $2,750…

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

3 years

April is #SecondChanceMonth . A crucial part of helping justice-impacted people in #reentry is removing barriers to get – and maintain – gainful employment. Joel speaks to his own experience and wanting to help others who have walked similar paths.

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

1 year

Thank you, Assembly Speaker @CarlHeastie for your commitment to #CleanSlateNY ! Now is the time to allow all New Yorkers to support themselves and their families and create stronger, safer communities!

Bill to seal criminal records gains traction in New York Assembly

Republicans raise safety concerns.

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

10 months

Check out this @ABC7NY feature that aired last night w/ @CrystalCranmore & @billritter7 highlighting CEO’s program & our partnership with @P2ATrades & @local79nyc , which is helping formerly-incarcerated people access quality, high-paying union jobs!

Center for Employment Opportunities opens their doors for formerly incarcerated people

She says she continued to pay for her crime after she was released - that is until a parole officer told her about the Center for Employment Opportunities, or CEO.

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

2 years

Clean Slate has passed out of committee and now heads to the Senate floor! It's time to allow 2.3 New Yorkers to access jobs, housing and education. Pass #CleanSlateNY now, @CarlHeastie & @AndreaSCousins

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@ceoworks

6 years

"People who spend decades in prison and are granted freedom later in life face a unique set of challenges". Listen to @WNYC 's podcast @thefortunesoc discussing the barriers older adults face in reentry.

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@ceoworks

8 years

National Executive Director, Samra Haider, introduces CEO'S model on the What Works Panel at the White House MBK event. #MyBrothersKeeper

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@ceoworks

8 months

From overcoming reentry obstacles to mastering the open road, Terence's inspiring Commercial Driver License (CDL) journey highlights the power of fair chance and the impact of comprehensive reentry programs. He is approaching a new phase in his life—one where he can support

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@ceoworks

7 months

Coinciding with #SecondChanceMonth , we’re launching an exciting new public awareness campaign to limit the use of background checks in the hiring process. Join us in showing the world that justice-impacted people are #MoreThanABackground .

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

1 year

The Training & Nutrition Stability Act (HR 3087) will make sure people don’t have to choose between food security and employment support. We applaud @RepEspaillat @RepAdams @RepMaxMiller @RepMolinaroNY19 and 100+ organizations supporting this bill:

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

6 years

A2: 1 yr after release, unemployment rates for the formerly incarcerated hover around 60 percent. These individuals want to work, but 1 in 4 occupations require a license, creating structural barriers in securing employment and limiting their job attainment outcomes. #TimeDone

Carmen Perez

@msladyjustice1

6 years

Q2: What’s the impact of the barriers faced by people living with a past conviction, and how extensive is it? #TimeDone

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@ceoworks

11 months

‼️BREAKING‼️ CEO and our partners just secured a $6.9M grant from the @CA_WorkforceDev to support reentry services in CA, including $2.1M in direct cash payments to Californians returning from incarceration. CA is the first state to make this kind of investment and we hope will

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

6 years

CEO had a strong showing at the annual #FeedbackSummit in Washington, DC, which convened leaders in our sector on the practice of getting--and using--feedback from participants! #ceoworks #socent #feedback

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

1 year

In honor of #SecondChanceMonth CEO Philadelphia alumni St. Cyr shared his story with @amprog . He highlights his challenges with the criminal justice system, as well as his future goals. CEO supported him during his CDL courses, which has unlocked a career to support his family.

American Progress

@amprog

1 year

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people are released from prison and millions more are released from jails across the U.S. Many of these individuals face readiness and access barriers to finding jobs. But supportive reentry services offer a second chance. #SecondChanceMonth

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@ceoworks

6 years

A few words from Trevor, a CEO participant in San Diego: "My favorite part about CEO is that I'm not going through this alone; I have expert assistance and that makes the whole process a lot easier." #ceoworks #socent #feedbackfriday

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@ceoworks

5 years

It was a pleasure having Senator @jech_darcy , Senator @KayFloydOK and Senator @oksenthompson in attendance at our CEO OKC Open House!

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

3 years

We are thrilled to share that @SamraHaider has been promoted to the newly created position of President at CEO - with her stewardship our program has grown to 31 cities in 12 states, serving 10K+ justice impacted people yearly. Congrats Samra! #reentry

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

6 years

CEO Oakland participant Betty spoke at a meeting for women on parole about her life journey and how she found personal and professional success upon reentry. We are very proud to have been able to be a part of that journey! #changethatworks #socent

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@ceoworks

1 year

Congratulations to CEO board member Michael Mendoza, Director of Advocacy for the @antirecidivismcoalition , on being appointed by President Biden to serve on the federal Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Read The White House release here:

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

6 years

With the support of United Airlines, CEO Los Angeles was able to prepare 3,000 hygiene kits for CEO participants nationally. Thank you @united !

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

5 years

. @GovStitt is making real progress on the issue of criminal justice reform. We look forward to CEO’s continued growth in Oklahoma as we seek to create lasting change for those returning home from incarceration.

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@ceoworks

3 years

Thank you for visiting CEO's Philadelphia office today, @RepDwightEvans ! Our staff and participants are grateful for the opportunity to speak with you about how we can support justice-impacted individuals in building a stronger workforce in Philly. #reentry #ChangeThatWorks

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@ceoworks

2 years

#SB1304 has successfully passed out of committee! @sydneykamlager 's legislation will increase the current gate money allowance from $200, which is simply not enough to rebuild a life. We are one step closer to providing meaningful support for reentry for returning Californians!

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@ceoworks

3 years

Proud to see our NY Advocacy Fellow Charlie Grosso stand with @TheRealLatriceW & @CCA_NY

Latrice Walker

@TheRealLatriceW

3 years

“I stand on the shoulders of Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth and centuries of freedom fighters. We will not allow New York to roll back on our civil rights — to criminalize poverty.” Hunger strike. Day #16 . Photo credit @CCA_NY

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7 years

CEO is coming to Detroit! Thank you @GreenLightDET for partnering with us to bring #changethatworks to Michigan! #ceoworks #secondchances

GreenLight Fund Detroit

@GreenLightDET

7 years

Welcome to @ceoworks - our first social impact investment in #Detroit ! CEO will serve hundreds of returning citizens from #incarceration annually, connecting them to #employment and reducing #recidivism .

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Center for Employment Opportunities

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2 years

On Monday we held an open house for #CEOPontiac ! Special thanks to @rosemarybayer , @RepBrendaCarter , @PowellPontiac , @cavell4commish , @mikalforpontiac , @OakGov , @OaklandMIWorks , @HMSA_Det_MI , & @Lighthouse_MI for attending. We're excited to join the Oakland County community!

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

6 years

CEO Pittsburgh recently received over 200 pounds of clothing from @menswearhouse . Thank you to our community supporters and partners for donating clothing resources that allow our participants to look like a CEO! #communitypartnership #socent

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@ceoworks

2 years

Returning to society after incarceration can be daunting. #CEOOklahomaCity and #CEOTulsa are thrilled to work with @OKJusticeReform to support #reenterOK efforts with this amazing guide!

OK Justice Reform

@OKJusticeReform

2 years

10,000 Oklahomans return to our communities every year from incarceration. There are many services that they need such as addiction & substance treatment, food pantries, housing, & more. Our new #reentry guide has all that and more. #reenterOK

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Here is CEO Los Angeles participant James giving his thoughts about fatherhood. He is expecting his first child in September. "We have to give the children behind us a chance. They are the future." #happyfathersday #ceoLA

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

1 year

For #SecondChanceMonth , #CEOCincinnati will host a free Fair Chance event on Thursday, April 20th, along with The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, CityLink Center, JBM Packaging, Robert K. Mayberry Jr. Foundation, and Wright Workforce Solutions.

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3 years

@HeartlandPolicy @FullyFreeIL @MarlonChamberl1 @Qwillyleads @ParoleIllinois @ILPrisonProject @uplcchicago @TheUpliftCo @RJ_Illinois @2nd_opportunity @KINGMOOSA6 More than 600,000 individuals return from prison each year. Individuals completing transitional employment with CEO are more likely to have a job 3 years post release than those receiving job search services alone. #JobsforAll

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@ceoworks

6 months

Recently, @atlhawks and @Chase engaged with entrepreneurs from #CEOAtlanta for a day of educational business workshops as part of a #SecondChanceMonth initiative. Later, CEO participants attended the Hawks game, where they were spotlighted for their ambitions and career goals!

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Center for Employment Opportunities

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BREAKING: @SenGillibrand & @SenatorRicketts introduce a CEO-backed Senate bill to fix a catch-22 in SNAP that currently results in people losing their food benefits if they participate in paid training, like those CEO offers. People shouldn't have to pick between putting food on

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

6 years

CEO’s own Executive Director of New York, Christopher Walter, joined a panel at the NYCETC 2018 Conference yesterday to discuss the topic “Partnering to End the Cycle of Incarceration”. Thank you @NYCETC_org @CrimJusticeNYC @OsborneNY @NYCCouncil @CorrectionNYC @OnTheCount

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

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To @ceoworks , reentry means preparing people with the education, training, and skills they need to compete in the workforce. What does reentry mean to you? #Reentrymatters #SecondChanceMonth

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@ceoworks

2 years

Access to employment pathways is essential during #reentry . #CEOCleveland proudly partners with the Office of Reentry at @CuyahogaHHS in helping formerly-incarcerated people obtain the skills they need to enter the workforce. #ReentryMatters

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

2 years

April is #SecondChanceMonth in the U.S. and CEO is dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals and providing them with opportunities to re-enter society. Join the conversation in creating change:

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

1 year

Powerful words from CEO's very own Manager of Leadership & Organizing @Kenneth89540353 on why we need #ConstructionJusticeNYC now!

Laborers Local 79

@local79nyc

1 year

"This is not something that we want, this is something that we need today. We need #ConstructionJusticeNYC ." - @CEOworks Kenneth Edwards

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Individuals on public benefits are choosing between work and survival #IncomeDisregards create #Equitable opportunities for low income NYers @NYATEP @AndreaSCousins @CarlHeastie @ @NYSenatorFelder

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Center for Employment Opportunities

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2 years

Thank you to these dedicated change agents for joining us for #ReturningStrong this evening! @JustIncomeGNV , @ComptonPledge @fund4gi & @PhiladelphiaGov : we are grateful for your advocacy and work on the frontlines of reentry #SecondChanceMonth

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@ceoworks

3 years

Thank you @JumaaneWilliams for supporting this important initiative. We must pass #CleanSlateNY !

Clean Slate NY

@cleanslateny

3 years

BREAKING: New York City Council introduces a resolution in support of #CleanSlateNY , sponsored by @JumaaneWilliams . It is time for Albany to end perpetual punishment, address systemic racism, and bring relief to millions of families. cc: @CarlHeastie @AndreaSCousins

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

3 years

Our #NYS Advocacy Fellow Charles Grosso has been all over the Capital fighting for #CleanSlateNY and is hopeful the message is getting through. "I feel we change some minds," he said after snapping this photo with Assemblymember @DemondLMeeks

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

4 years

A big THANK YOU to all funders who've been generous in donating in response to COVID-19. Starting with NY: The New York Community Trust & the collective of funders that made the NYC COVID-19 Response donation possible, @peeryfoundation , @robinhoodnyc , @UnitedWayROC , @RACF500

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

6 years

The opening of CEO Memphis would not be possible without @MEM_WIN . By working together, we are making a difference for our Memphis residents, businesses, and community. #ChangeThatWorks #WorkforceDevelopment

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

5 years

Meet Mandi—a former CEO fellow turned full time employee. She decided to share her story in honor of our #IAmYouCEO end of year campaign. To learn more visit the link in our bio. #ChangeThatWorks #CEOworks #JusticeReform #ReducingRecidivsm

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

5 years

A major step in the right direction! Thank you, @GovAndyBeshear .

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

3 years

A2. Supporting formerly incarcerated individuals can reduce recidivism, lead to tax savings, & build stronger communities. Limiting basic human services & essential necessities impacts families and communities adversely. #SecondChanceMonth

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CEO is one of the only evidence-based employment programs dedicated to working with individuals who have recently returned home from incarceration.

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

6 years

CEO welcomes our first Business Development Director, Patience Lewis-Walker! Ms. Lewis-Walker will be focusing on developing more transitional work crew opportunities so CEO can help more ppl coming home from prison build careers. Welcome aboard! #ceoworks #socent

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

8 years

There are 6 million men and women who will sit on the electoral sidelines because of their conviction status. So, on behalf of them #VOTE

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

5 years

CEO NYC attended #BridgesToBetterJobs rally at City Hall urging the mayor to fulfill a promise to invest in equity & access to training & careers. 2.2M NYorkers are underemployed or out of work, lacking skills or experience to get good $50,000+ jobs #InvestInSkillsNYC #ceoworks

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

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For more than 25 years, the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) has been dedicated to empowering justice-impacted individuals to rebuild their lives and secure stable employment. Discover the significance of our work and the impact of your support through firsthand

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

8 years

The 1st time anyone ever said to me u can go to college was in prison- @glennEmartin on second chance Pell Grants via video. #brotherskeeper

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

3 years

CEO thanks @Fernandez4NY for visiting our Bronx office today! We appreciate your leadership in supporting justice-impacted community members and look forward to continued work together! #reentry

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

3 years

CEO was excited to see @GovKathyHochul Jails to Jobs announcement - eliminating parole supervision fees, improving access to vital docs, restoring TAP, and passing #CleanSlateNY #reentry

Governor Kathy Hochul

@GovKathyHochul

3 years

Our Jails to Jobs initiative will provide incarcerated people with the support they need to find employment after they’re released – and stay employed.

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

1 year

People with past convictions face multiple barriers to finding employment during reentry. Based on experiences and testimonies shared by participants with lived experience, CEO calls on legislators to invest in reentry employment and encourage collaboration and incentivize

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

6 years

2.2 million NYorkers are underemployed or out of work, lacking skills, training or experience to get a good $50,000+ job. @NYCMayor @NYCCouncil need to invest in our people's ability to access job opportunities created by economic dev initiatives #InvestInSkillsNYC #NYCJobsForWho

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Center for Employment Opportunities

@ceoworks

2 years

"2.3 million New Yorkers are blocked from jobs, housing, and more just because of old conviction records. We need to end perpetual punishment now," - Ken Edwards, CEO Organizing Manager. Text Clean Slate to 52886 to support #CleanSlateNY @cleanslateny @cssnyorg , @cca_ny

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