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Workforce Reentry Program - R.I.S.E. - Main Office

R.I.S.E. (Restoring Inheritance Stewarding Excellence) Reentry Planning focuses on five areas: Faith, Critical Decision-Making, Workforce Preparedness, Technology, and Financial Literacy. Courses covering each area are conducted inside correctional facilities (CCDOC), providing support for the people and their plans upon release. Setting up individuals for success by helping to ease an already difficult transition is an essential element of reentry.

Date of Last Formal Update

11/28/2022

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

6266 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm; Appointment only

Application process

Contact (708)-697-5395 or [email protected] for additional information.

Fee

Free

Languages

English

Service area

Cook County, IL

Agency info

R.I.S.E.

R.I.S.E. (Restoring Inheritance Stewarding Excellence) is a reentry program that focuses on comprehensive reentry planning at CCDOC/IDOC/Juvenile Detention Centers. The program's goal centers on the introduction of educational, employment, and entrepreneurial training meant to assist with mapping goals and resources needed for successful transitions back into communities. Upon release, participants are connected to the services outlined in their reentry plan and supported by R.I.S.E. to assist with transitions into gainful employment, educational training, and/or entrepreneurial endeavors.