Ignite Re-entry Programs

Thousands of people are released from Florida prisons each year. Many more are released from local jails or are on community control. However, as formerly incarcerated individuals attempt to get their lives back on track and reenter the workforce, they face challenges and do not have the resources to navigate them.

Goodwill can help. People with criminal backgrounds have resources and opportunities to gain the advantage and work in high-demand, high-wage jobs without waiting to get a college degree. Goodwill’s Ignite Program is a grant-funded program that will enroll 110 young adults.

What is the Goodwill LifeLaunch Ignite 2.0 Program?

The Goodwill® LifeLaunch: Ignite 2.0 Program is made possible with a $4.5 million young adult reentry partnership grant award with Goodwill Industries International (GII) from the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, covering 84 percent of operating costs. Our Goodwill has received a total award of $720,420 and is contributing leveraged funding valued at $484,235 to cover a portion of the 16 percent of operational costs funded by other sources to extend the impact of the grant.

Please read our FAQ about this program.

Who is eligible for this program?

• 18–24-year-olds with justice system involvement.
• Must reside in Leon or Gadsden County
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

What does the Ignite 2.0 Reentry Program do?

The Ignite 2.0 Reentry Program assists individuals with employment by providing resources needed to acquire and maintain jobs. Resources includes GED prep and completion and college prep skills for success in workforce development programs. Additional evaluation, assessment, and development of other life skills such as financial literacy, life, and career goal setting are part of the road map for participants’ success in re-entry.

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