A doorway to faithful work

Employment Resources

Work can be part of restoration. For men rebuilding after incarceration, this doorway brings together practical preparation, employers willing to see your future, and local job paths across New Jersey and Pennsylvania — with faith, accountability, and a next step you can take today.

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Job Readiness Employer Partnerships Reentry-Friendly Hiring Employment by County

Work That Helps You Rebuild

This doorway is organized around job readiness, employer partnerships, and reentry-friendly hiring. A steady job is more than a paycheck: it can create rhythm, confidence, housing stability, and a place to practice the new life God is building in you. Start with preparation that makes your story clear, connect with employers and partners who understand reentry, then browse local hiring paths in the trades, logistics, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare support, and small business.

PREPARE

Job Readiness

Resume · Interview · Work History

Get ready to walk into the next opportunity with a resume that tells the truth about your strengths, a plan for explaining work history gaps, and interview practice that helps you answer with confidence and honesty.

  • Resume preparation — formats, action verbs, and work-history framing
  • Interview practice — common questions, body language, and follow-up
  • Next-step planning — local placement support and a path you can keep working
CONNECT

Employer Partnerships

Fair-Chance Hiring · Second Chances

You do not have to search alone. Find employers with fair-chance practices, staffing partners, and practical guidance for presenting your skills while navigating background checks and hiring conversations.

  • Second-chance employers — companies with formal fair-chance hiring pathways
  • Employer connections — job matching, barrier removal, and follow-up support
  • Honest advocacy — know how to discuss your record and your readiness
LOCAL LISTINGS

Reentry-Friendly Hiring

Camden · Burlington · Gloucester · Philadelphia · Montgomery

Browse the job-board hub and local employment pages for openings and workforce contacts across all five service areas. Use the category that fits your strengths today — then keep building toward the work and business ownership you want tomorrow.

Employment by County

Use the county links below to jump into a focused starting list of reentry-friendly employers and employer pathways, temp and staffing agencies, and One-Stop or CareerLink workforce centers across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Call ahead to confirm current hours, openings, and intake requirements.

PENNSYLVANIA · MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Montgomery County

Eastern Pennsylvania Workforce Path

For Norristown, Pottstown, Lansdale, and nearby Montgomery County communities, pair a fair-chance employer pathway with a staffing recruiter and the county PA CareerLink office.

Need help choosing your first stop? Call (856) 450-0437 for a referral.

Ready for your next step?

Our team can help you prepare, find a reentry-friendly job path, and stay connected while you rebuild. Join the Connector community or call for direct support.