Workforce development and legislative updates
At Hope 2 Hire, we feel it’s important to keep the people we serve and our supporters in the loop about changes that could impact them. In this blog post, we’ll provide…
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Tools of the trade – what trade programs are we teaching in 2021?
At Hope 2 Hire, we believe that the most effective way to reduce recidivism is by creating a clear path to meaningful employment. We’ve made it our mission to assist incarcerated individuals…
Continue Reading ›How to be an advocate for people in prison
Currently and previously incarcerated people have a long road ahead of them – one that’s not easily traveled, especially alone. If you’re wondering what you can do to help, know that your…
Continue Reading ›Getting involved with prison ministries
Hope 2 Hire was founded out of a desire to build a stronger community through hands-on job training and life skills development for the prison population of Memphis. By establishing a system…
Continue Reading ›The importance of addiction recovery services for people in prison.
Supporting people in prison requires a holistic, multifaceted approach. At Hope 2 Hire, our ultimate goal and programming centers around education, job preparedness and professional connection building. But we recognize that our…
Continue Reading ›How Hope 2 Hire is building stronger communities
When you throw a rock into a pond, you can watch its impact grow. Each outward-bound ripple represents the spread of force caused by the rock breaking the water’s surface. That’s often…
Continue Reading ›Hope 2 Hire’s plans for 2021
To know where you’re going, it is often helpful to think about where you’ve been. In the last 10 months, we’ve been working to develop virtual programming for our Hope 2 Hire…
Continue Reading ›Supporting women in prison
If you’ve followed Hope 2 Hire for any stretch of time, you’ve likely seen photos and videos of our students completing their masonry, bricklaying or other technical courses. As you scanned our…
Continue Reading ›Supporting your loved one’s post-release plan.
If you have a friend or loved one who is justice-involved, but preparing for release, one great way to support them is by investing in their post-release plan. Not sure what a…
Continue Reading ›Formerly incarcerated individuals are an untapped sector of the workforce
On Aug. 1, 2019, the Senate passed a bill naming every September National Workforce Development Month. This month is dedicated to the education, training and development of the United States workforce, which…
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