1. 110 S. La Brea Ave., Suite 270 Inglewood, CA 90301 310-680-3799

2. Forward Focus – AB2060
Forward Focus (AB2060: Supervised Population Workforce Training Grant)
Aims to prepare ex-offenders (probation, parole, mandatory supervision or post-release community supervision) for employment in industry sections that are driving regional employment and high-demand occupations within those sectors.
Programs funded through this grant will create opportunities for the re-entry population through collaborative partnerships between local workforce boards, community-based organizations and probation/correction entities in order to improve their qualifications for apprenticeship programs community college career programs and direct placement
The common goal is to provide success in education and careers, resulting in reduced recidivism rates, improve public safety and return economic benefits to individuals, families and communities

3. Forward Focus – AB2060
Returning to the community from jail or prison is a complex transaction for most offenders, as well as their families and the communities they live in
Upon reentering society former offenders are likely to struggle with substance abuse, lack of adequate education and job skills, limited housing options and mental health issues
Workforce, judicial systems and community leaders across the state have recognized the urgent need to lower the numbers of current prisoners and the rate of recidivism, in order to decrease state prison coasts and increase public safety

4. Program Guidelines Orientation, eligibility & intake;
WIOA; intake and assessments
P2P – Job Readiness Workshop (20-hours)
Career Exploration
Vocational/Educational Training
Credentialing
Employment Preparation
Job Development & Referrals
Job Retention & Support –(minimum of 1-year)

5. Eligibility - Males and Females ; 18 years and older
Selective Service (Males born on or after January 1, 1960)
Currently on State Parole OR County Probation
Legal right to work in the United States
Interested in obtaining a Certificate or Credential; and
Interested in vocational or educational training
Employment focused
Program commitment of 1 year

6. Program Services Case Management
Job Readiness Workshop (20-hour “P2P”/Parole-to-Payroll)
Peer-to-Peer support
Access to pre-apprenticeships and training programs
Pre and post employment services
Resume building
Job Club
Labor Market Information
Interviewing techniques
Direct employment assistance

7. Trainings & Pre-Apprenticeships
Construction
OSHA-10
HazMat
HazWoper (40-Hr)
Confined Space
Logistics
Forklift Certification
Hospitality
Serv-Safe Certification
Customer Service Training (40-hr)

8. Partner Services - Inglewood One-Stop- WIOA services, trainings
New Opportunities - HS Diploma, counseling services
Teamsters – Credentialed trainings (OSHA, Hazmat, HazWoper)
ARC (Anti-Recidivism Coalition – Construction pre-apprenticeship
Career Expansion, Inc. – Construction & logistics training
Coastline Community College – Vocational training
HOPICS – Housing, counseling
St. John’s – Healthcare services

9. Staff Support Forward Focus Case Manager Career Coach Job Specialist
Program Director
Partner Agency Support

10. Pledge to Our Clients To greet you with a smile and a handshake.
To listen, remain non-judgemental and be respectful.
To respond to your inquiries within 2-business days.
To treat you as an individual not as a number.
To go the “extra mile” for as long as you keep trying too!
To maintain contact with you as you need and desire.
To provide services to you in a clean environment.
And, most importantly, we will never give up on you!

11. Questions?

12. Now Let’s Get YOU Started!