WorkingNation’s Post

Reentry is more than returning home... it’s about rebuilding a life. And for many women impacted by the justice system, that process is full of roadblocks. → Employment gaps → Limited access to child care → Lack of training These factors make it difficult to find stable, long-term work. Even when the motivation is there, the support often isn’t. That’s why programs rooted in lived experience are so powerful. At places like The Ladies of Hope Ministries and WPA, women are gaining digital skills, learning how to launch small businesses, and finding careers that offer real potential - not just a paycheck. One graduate summed it up simply: “These things can be used in my everyday life.” When we talk about workforce development, this is what it looks like in action - practical, personal, and deeply needed. ➡️ Get the full breakdown of what’s working and why it matters: https://lnkd.in/g4BcxX6w