LINKING to EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES PRE-RELEASE (Leap)
Free
About This Program
The LEAP Program can help by providing FREE vocational training and job placement assistance. OIC of South Florida is a workforce development, reentry leader with over 19 years of experience helping returning citizens. Please send an Inmate Request to either your Classification Officer or your Education Department for more details.
The participants of this program are provided with FREE services that will help justice-involved individuals:
- Assess Career Pathways and Academic Counseling Requirements
- Attain Industry-Recognized Certifications
- Obtain Long-term Employment
- Receive Community Partner Referrals for Housing, Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Faq:
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM?
Participant must be at least 18 years of age. Resides, at time of enrollment in the LEAP program, in a State Correctional Facility. Scheduled to reside, upon release, in Broward County or Miami-Dade County and is legally eligible to work in the US.
DETAILS
OIC of South Florida’s Training and Education division represents the “vehicle” that keeps the Workforce Development clients realizing their career aspirations. The division ensures our suite of offerings and job placement tactics are current, practical, and customizable. This pathway to career advancement allows OIC-SFL to serve an array of unemployed and underemployed individuals within the community – meeting our clients/students at every step of the advancement ladder.
Workforce Development Services
Certification Offerings
• 20+ Training/Certification Opportunities in the following Categories: • Culinary/Food Service • Customer Service • Supply Chain Operations • General Construction & Safety • Information Technology
Workforce Development Services
Career Path Assessment(s)
• Create an ideal job list based on interests/skills • Partner with Career Specialists to outline next steps
Workforce Development Services
Work Readiness Training
• Financial Literacy • Basic Computer Training • Customized On-site Company Trainings
Workforce Development Services
Soft Skills Training
• Interviewer Sales Pitch Development • Professional Attire and Work Ethics • Resume and Thank You Letter Writing • Mock Interviews • Time Management Skills
Members
Our course begins with the first step for generating great user experiences: understanding what people do, think, say, and feel. In this module, you’ll learn how to keep an open mind while learning.