What We Do

Ex-offenders face the greatest barriers to employment because of their felony conviction; PACE seeks to assist these clients with providing the tools and resources necessary to secure stable employment. PACE believes that securing employment is very important to transitioning back into the community but more importantly the client’s barriers must be removed first in order to maintain stable employment. Therefore, prior to beginning the Job Readiness program, each client has secured housing, acquired appropriate clothing, obtained transportation, secured child care (if needed), acquired proper legal identification, and has enrolled in or completed any necessary education or training.

In conjunction with the ongoing case management, clients then participate in the Job Readiness program which first focuses on resume development and career planning. Once a resume is created and a career track is determined clients begin to learn proper interviewing skills and techniques, communication and relationship skills, roles and responsibilities, and most importantly – how to respond to questions about their felony convictions. These programs, services and workshops are ongoing to clients, even after they graduate from the program they are always welcome to return for additional assistance.