Breaking Barriers. Building Futures. Rising Together.

At Rise, we connect untapped talent with businesses ready to open doors—turning second chances into new beginnings.

Where Potential

Meets Opportunity

Everyone deserves a second chance—but too often, opportunity is out of reach. At Rise, we connect overlooked talent with life-changing careers, breaking cycles of struggle and opening doors to success.

We work alongside businesses, nonprofits, and communities to create real pathways for employment. When people rise, families and communities thrive.

We don’t just place people in jobs—we build futures. Our team walks alongside candidates every step of the way, from training and mentorship to job placement and long-term success.

Employers gain access to skilled, motivated talent, and lives are transformed in the process. Ready to see how second chances create lasting change? Let’s make it happen.

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Why Rise Matters

  • Work-Ready Candidates

    RISE Sources, Screens, and Prepares applicants for various roles, ensuring they meet employer standards.

  • Diverse Talent Pool

    We connect employers with a diverse talent pool - second chance hires, trafficking survivors, veterans and foster youth - eager for stable careers.

  • Seamless Support

    RISE manages sourcing, screening, onboarding, and 90-day retention support, easing the hiring process.

  • Thriving Communities

    RISE strengthens communities by empowering individuals with second chances, connecting them to meaningful careers that foster stability, dignity and economic growth.

  • Unlocking Untapped Talent

    With over 10 million job openings and only 6 million unemployed workers, businesses are struggling to find talent. Second-chance hiring provides an untapped workforce ready to contribute.

    -U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

  • The Power of Redemption

    Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?

    -Isaiah 43:18-19

  • Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism

    Stable employment reduces recidivism by 43%. When given the opportunity to work, individuals with past convictions are far less likely to return to the system, creating safer communities.

    -RAND Corporation, 2023

  • Loyalty & Retention in the Workplace

    Companies that embrace second-chance hiring see up to 40% lower turnover rates. These employees stay longer, work harder and foster a culture of resilience.

    -Society for Human Resource Management , 2023

  • Strengthening the Economy

    The U.S. economy loses $87 billion annually due to employment barriers for individuals with criminal records. Unlocking their potential strengthens businesses, communities, and the workforce.

    -Prison Policy Initiative, 2023

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See what inspires our mission to empower second chance opportunities

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Explore our process and see how we turn second chances into lasting careers.

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Meet the team driving our mission and empowering thriving businesses.