Reentry Projects Grant Evaluation - Connecting Reentry Project (RP) Participants to In-Demand Local Industries: Insights from RP Grant Programs Issue Brief
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About the Brief
The brief draws on data collected from virtual site visits with 27 Reentry Project (RP) grantees to identify the industries grantees commonly focused on, describe industry-specific training they used, discuss the development of industry partnerships, and provide insights for connecting individuals with justice involvement to locally in-demand industries. Site visit data included interviews with 33 employers; together with grantee interviews, the visits highlighted successes and challenges grantees experienced when engaging and partnering with employers. While the evaluation team interviewed a diverse set of RP programs, the information collected from site visits is not representative of all RP programs. Additionally, the number and roles of individuals interviewed were not exactly the same for each site due to staff vacancies and scheduling conflicts.
Key Takeaways
- Grantee sites partnered with three top industries: (1) construction; (2) food and hospitality; and (3) transportation, logistics, and warehousing.
- Grantees focused on training and certificates within each industry.
- Grantees encountered both successes and challenges when partnering with employers.
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Lewis, G., Hollie, B. (2022). Mathematica. Connecting Reentry Project (RP) Participants to In-Demand Local Industries: Insights from RP Grant Programs. Chief Evaluation Office, U.S. Department of Labor.
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