What does ONH mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Operation New Hope (ONH) is a non-profit organization that provides employment assistance to individuals in prisons, jails and those recently released from incarceration. Our services include job readiness training, professional mentoring, career development assistance and more. We strive to support those affected by the criminal justice system and build strong relationships between employers, incarcerated individuals and community partners.

ONH provides access to over 5,000 employers across the United States as well as career counseling and re-entry preparation programs. We also ensure that all applicants are connected with resources for housing, transportation and other needs as they make their transition back into society.

The program is designed for individuals who have been or are currently in prison or jail who wish to pursue a new career opportunity outside of incarceration. We provide connections to employers in various industries including manufacturing, retail, transportation and warehousing, hospitality and food service, finance/accounting/banking and healthcare.

Yes! Our Career Development Program focuses on developing soft skills such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving techniques which many employers look for in potential candidates. We also help participants gain technical skills related to their desired field through our Job Readiness Training Program.

Absolutely! Many of our participants find themselves not only with job offers but also with mentorships that can further their professional development within their chosen field. Additionally we work closely with partner organizations who offer additional employment opportunities once you complete your program with us.

Typically an individual spends about 6-8 weeks going through our program depending on how quickly they are able to progress throughout their training coursework as well as secure an employer partner who can provide them with a job offer upon completion of the course.

All of our courses are 100% free! Our mission is reduce recidivism rates by providing quality career instruction at no cost so individuals have access to every advantage available when transitioning back into society after incarceration.

Yes! After successful program completion we assign each participant a mentor who will be able to provide them with advice throughout their journey onto becoming employed again after incarceration or jail time. This includes continued education assistance should they need it as well as guidance throughout job interviews amongst other things.

Although the majority of participants successfully find employment post Program completion this outcome isn’t guaranteed regardless of effort or dedication put into completing all necessary tasks from our curriculum in order to be eligible for a potential offer letter from one of our employer partners; however retaking our program multiple times if needed until successful placement has been achieved is welcomed feedback in order improve future success rate.