We Mentor justice involved individuals into a life changing career in the skilled labor and trades industry.
Project Reset was created in response to two growing concerns in the State of Nebraska. The first being the detrimental effects that the lack of sustainable employment with livable wages has for justice involved citizens and the impact it has on their recidivism rate. The second being the shortage of skilled trade and labor professionals in our workforce. Through strategic partnerships with local unions, employers, and federally registered apprenticeship programs we facilitate access to well-paying skilled trade positions, complete with benefit packages for program participants.
Our MISSION is to create a future where your willingness to learn creates your ability to earn, by cultivating pathways to high wage careers for justice involved citizens.
Our VISION is to provide tools and support to redirect an individual's path through education and skill development which will lead to employment in the skilled trades and labor industry.
Program Eligibility
Must meet one of the following:
Currently incarcerated at NDCS
Current or former gang involvement
On Parole
On Felony Probation / PRS
Discharged from one of the above in the last 18 months
A desire for a career in the skilled trades
Must want:
*Ability to assist individuals outside of this criteria will depend on available funding.
How it Works
Employment Services
Project Reset offers specific trade based employment services to participants in
the program:
Professionally Crafted Resume
Mock Interviews
Employment Placements
Retention Support & Workshops
Trade Exploration
Tape Measure Training
Basic Hand & Power Tool Training
Apprenticeship Aptitude Test Prep
Industry Recognized Certifications:
- Forklift Operation
- Aerial Lift Operation
- OSHA 10 Construction
- First Aid/AED/CPR
& more!
Supportive Services
The commitment of Project Reset extends to positively impacting the safety, stability, and security of all aspects of a participant’s life:
Transportation Assistance
Tours & Networking Events
Work Supplies
In-House Programming
- Parenting
- Resiliency
On-site Pantry
Incentives
Community Based Referrals:
- Substance Abuse
- Mental Health
- Housing
- Financial Literacy
- Basic Need Assistance
Why it Works
Our focus is on the key factors that affect desistance, which is the process of an individual abstaining from crime.
Physical/Mental
Wellbeing
Housing/
Transportation
Family/
Social Support
Civic/
Community
Education/
Employment
Program Impact
790
Participants Served
76% Ages 18-34
91% Male
89% Minority
24% State Probation
12% NDCS and State Parole
12% Community Partners
21% Other
92% Current or Former Justice Involvement
Project Reset receives referrals from NDCS, supervision agencies and community partners
30% Current and Former Participants
459
Transitional Employment Placements
157
Trade Based Employment Placements
53
Pre-Apprentice/Apprentice Employment Placements
100
Backpacks Distributed
*New program offering started June 2023
239
Skilled Trade Union Tours
14,000 lbs
Of Pantry Items Distributed
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Services Provided at no cost
to employers and participants
Supportive
Services
Work
Supplies
Transportation Assistance
Career Mentor
Post-Hire
Barriers
Addressed
Post-Hire
Retention
Support
“Thank you for putting me in a position to be a successful man”
“Thank you so much for being patient with me and being a listening ear. I am so thankful for you all.”
“I wouldn’t be where I’m at without you guys. ”
“Thank you because only you really know my situation and understand how hard it is for me and the barriers that’s been put up against me but I won’t give up because I know its light at the end of the tunnel.”