Everyone deserves a SECOND CHANCE! Second Chance Jobs mission as a Non-Profit 501(c)3 is focused on Education, Training, Pre-Apprenticeships, Full Apprenticeships, Nationally Recognized Certifications, Job and Career Placement for Veterans, Re-Entering Citizens, Incumbent Workers, Dislocated Workers and Current Tradesmen / Women Seeking to Further Their Education and Certifications. Our state of the art, comprehensive model provides a solid alternative for participants in job seeking and hiring processes. The platform we have created integrates new and existing programs to include the crucial foundation of intensive Cognitive Behavior Training (CBT), nationally certified academic and practical on the job training through pre-apprenticeships, full registered apprenticeships and career placements with motivated employers seeking certified skilled trade professionals. This combination is making an immediate and significant impact on participants, employers and the community by reducing unemployment and the rate of recidivism dramatically. SECOND CHANCE JOBS DIFFERENCE Our model works. It’s that simple. We have created a success formula for both apprentices and employers that fill the void in high demand skilled careers. Our PACT and Full Registered Apprenticeship Programs are certified through The Department of Labor and are recognized nationally. Our holistic approach integrates CBT Coaches who teach our invaluable soft, life and work essential skills that help our apprentices in making good decisions, develop excellent work etiquette and learn to become valued employees. Our team of coaches include: skilled tradesmen and professionals in each program we offer as well as experienced CBT coaches. They work together to support apprentices and employers during the on the job training to ensure the participants gain skills, develop experience in their trade and become a productive part of their employer’s team.