CareerOneStop ReEntry App Helps Inmates Find Jobs, Get Training, and Prepare for Reentry

GTL's CareerOneStop ReEntry is a secure application for the Inspire tablet which allows access to the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) CareerOneStop website content and tools. This DOL application is available at no cost to facilities or inmates. By providing access to the DOL application, GTL adds to its holistic approach to improve conditions for inmates and increase chances of successful reentry.

The secure CareerOneStop ReEntry application is available inside correctional facilities that have Inspire tablets. All external links and maps are disabled, providing inmates, instructors, and other intermediaries access to a full range of tools, resources, and information to help incarcerated individuals navigate their post-incarceration training, employment, and career paths without the risk of active Internet links. This application is available to inmates inside jails and prisons, while the more robust site with all active links, online job applications, and more is available to inmates from any computer or smart device after their release.

The app helps inmates identify the types of roles and jobs that are best suited to their skills and interests, as well as any work restrictions they may have related to their conviction. It provides job descriptions, videos, training information, wage information, education information, and more to allow them to fully grasp if a specific job is right for them. The job tools also provide resume writing help and interview tips for discussing a criminal record.

Most importantly, the app provides information about job openings, so inmates can work with their reentry coordinator to drill down by zip code to find out what employment opportunities exist in their communities. The app’s Job Finder is fed by four major job sites, enabling inmates to find jobs and also American Job Center locations across the nation.