Center For Employment Opportunities – Work Program for Ex-Offenders
Studies find that the sooner an ex-offender finds employment the lower the recidivism rate is. The first few weeks upon release from prison are the ripest time for an ex-offender to feel hope and to be able to turn their lives around. And the sooner they can get into a work program, the more hopeful they can be and the more their self-esteem builds. This equals reduced recidivism rates and saves tax payers money.
In New York City there is an innovative and effective work program titled Center For Employment Opportunities.
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) is dedicated to providing immediate, effective and comprehensive employment services to men and women with recent criminal convictions. Our highly structured and tightly supervised programs help participants regain the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to a stable, productive life.
