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    Correctional Adult Re-entry Education Employment
    and Recidivism Reduction Strategies (CAREERRS)

    Correctional Adult Re-entry Education Employment and Recidivism Reduction Strategies (CAREERRS)

    Who we serve
    Individuals currently being housed in Miami-Dade County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities
    Where
    Miami-Dade County
    What we do
    To integrate correctional and employment programming and systems in order to help facilitate the successful reintegration of offenders returning to communities after a prison or jail sentence
    CAREERRS

    CAREERRS works with correctional facilities to provide on-site services such as:

    • Occupational skills training
    • Work readiness training
    • Legal support services
    • Support services after release (housing, clothing & transportation assistance, medical and mental health services, etc.)
    • Job placement assistance

    CAREERRS focuses on establishing and enhancing education, vocational and job training programs to incarcerated individuals prior to their release from correctional facilities in Miami-Dade County.

    Each individual enrolled is assigned a Case Manager and Employment Specialist, who supports them in reaching their identified goals, both personal and professional. Upon release, individuals receive transitional support and job placement services.

    “We continue our efforts to reduce recidivism and increase self-sufficiency by giving justice-involved individuals a second chance.”

    CAREERRS is funded through the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.

    Have a question about this program?

    Our Program Manager would be more than happy to contact you.

    contact Edward Hudson