Employment

The Onondaga County Re-entry Task Force wants to see you succeed. Reentry participants are encouraged to attend Ready Set Work! Participants may qualify for employment classes that we offer, both group and individual. We cover important topics such as career assessments, applications, interviews, legal issues and financial incentives, employer expectations, barriers/resources, and job searching. In addition, we are consistently reaching out to potential employers in the community educating them on the benefits of hiring the formally incarcerated.

Resources for Employment

Employment Resources from Onondaga County Library
A directory of resources for job seekers.

National Hire Network
The National Hire Network helps individuals with criminal records reenter through employment.

Employment Agencies and Services
Organizations that can help you find a job

The Prime Objective
A job seeking guide for ex-offenders from the NYS Department of Labor

SMART
Resume Builder, Job Matching, and Insight Tool

New York State Job Bank
The New York State Job Bank is the Labor Department’s main source for job postings.

New York’s JobZone
A free, interactive resource to help adults manage their careers.

New York’s “Work for Success” Program
New York State offers incentives and support for employers who hire the formerly incarcerated.