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Re-Entry Resources: Jobs, Training, and Adult Education

The Pinellas County Office of Justice Coordination has developed a list of commonly needed local resources that can assist you as you get settled back into the community. The information will help connect you and your family to the critical support services and community resources you need to thrive.

Job hunting with a criminal record can be frustrating. This section provides resources that can help you access the job training and opportunities you need to be successful, no matter your history.

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Adult Education

Pinellas County Schools Adult Centers offer a variety of classes from GED preparation to computer literacy.  Day and evening classes are held at locations around the county including worksites, community agencies, and recreation centers.

Employment and Training

Open to Young Adults 18-24

Career Source Pinellas – connects businesses with qualified, skilled talent and job seekers with employment and career development opportunities. Professionals and entry level candidates can benefit from workshops, career services, training opportunities and other resources.

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Youth Connect – provides guidance, support, financial assistance with vocational and academic training, work readiness and job placement services to low-income youth. Eligible people are aged 18 to 24 who have dropped out of school, are ex-offenders, in foster care, homeless, pregnant or parenting, unemployed or underemployed and/or are basic-skills deficient. Contact any of the Youth Coordinators for more information or stop by any CareerSource Pinellas center.

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Training to Work Opportunities

PERC Success Training and Retention Services (STARS) – Program for Pre-employment training, job placement and retention, and support services.

Metropolitan Ministries – Services to help prepare learners with college and career readiness skills that lead to employment.

St Pete Works – Employability training programs assist anyone looking for job readiness training and education.

Paid On-the-Job Training Opportunities

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Metropolitan Ministries, Culinary Program – FREE 12-week culinary program with a chance to get a job interview with program partners. View program information here.

Pinellas County Utilities – Jail to Jobs Program: This program provides employment opportunities for returning residents interested in working in the construction, maintenance, and repair of utilities collection, transmission, and distribution systems. Interested applicants can send questions to JailToJob@pinellas.gov.