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Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The REO program provides funding for justice-involved youth and young adults and adults who were formerly incarcerated. The goal is to develop strategies and partnerships that facilitate successful programs at the state and local levels to improve workforce outcomes for this population.
Services include career assistance, occupational skills training, work-based learning, mentoring, trauma-informed care approaches, mental health and substance abuse support, and for youth and young adults, community violence intervention and preparation for post-secondary education.
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Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) Program | National Veterans’ Training Institute Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) Program For Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and other Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) staff performing under the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Education and Training Service (DOL VETS) JVSG program, working with justice-involved veterans (JIVs) will typically be a component of your service delivery.
Service providers need to be aware of the various resources available to them when working with this special population. In the eighth article of the JVSG Companion Program Series , we will examine the DOL Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) program.
The REO program provides funding, authorized under Section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, for justice-involved youth, young adults, and adults who were formerly incarcerated. These projects build on the successful models and practices found in community- and faith-based organizations and government systems in providing reentry support within our workforce system.
Leveraging REO Core Services for JIVs DVOP specialists and JVSG staff should understand the eligibility requirements and core services for adult reentry programs under REO, which focus on support to individuals 18 years old and older who have been convicted and imprisoned as an adult and released from prison or jail within 180 days.
The core service projects provided for adults focus on pre- and post-release services, which include: Career exploration through work experience and internships High school diploma equivalency preparation REO projects promote collaboration and coordination between community-based organizations, foundations, state and local justice agencies, and the workforce system for the delivery of these focused services.
Local American Job Centers (AJCs) and the JVSG program facilitate the availability of resources for job search assistance, federal bonding, employer tax incentives, education, and training, and should include information about community, state, and private grant-funded programs that assist JIVs.
The National Reentry Resource Center has developed a Reentry Services Directory to help identify local service providers who can address different reentry needs. Linking the Federal Bonding Program (FBP) When working with JIVs, we intentionally focus on the employee, but the opportunity to leverage the FBP to link potential employees with employers is a proven best practice.
Since 1966, the Federal Bonding Program (FBP), a unique hiring incentive tool, targets individuals whose backgrounds can pose significant barriers to securing or retaining employment. JVSG staff can develop strategies to link REO grant-funded projects supporting veterans reentering the workforce with successful employer incentive programs such as the FBP.
JVSG staff can identify their State Bonding Coordinators by visiting: https://bonds4jobs. com/our-services/directory . Research has shown that early and frequent engagement prior to release from incarceration reduces the risk of recidivism.
REO grant projects offer a range of services based on current evidence and proven research, as well as promising emerging practices that improve employment outcomes. Currently, ETA is conducting a study among REO grantees to better understand their effectiveness in improving participant outcomes such as employment, earning, and recidivism.
This strategy of continuous improvement allows service providers access to cutting edge programs that can be highly effective in providing sustainable solutions for our justice-involved veterans. For more information about REO and the National Reentry Resource Center map from the DOL ETA, visit: https://www. dol.
gov/agencies/eta/reentry . If you have any questions on this article or wish to include any additional information, please share your valuable experiences with others at the Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Faith-based and community organizations, along with American Job Centers, play a key role. Specific eligibility may vary by funding announcement, but generally includes public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by specific grant opportunity; examples of funded projects in FY 2025 provide pre-release and comprehensive post-release services. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) are due January 15, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) is funded by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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