Pathway Workforce Agency

Mission

Pathway to Freedom Foundation exists to support people before, during, and after jail with
legal access, counseling, and reentry services. Freedom Workforce Agency is a direct
extension of this mission—turning second chances into stable employment. The program
reduces recidivism by addressing the biggest barriers to success: skills, confidence, and
income.

Executive Summary

Freedom Workforce Agency (FWA) is a six-week, no-cost job training and placement
program under the Pathway to Freedom Foundation. FWA equips returning citizens with
life skills, safety training, and hands-on general labor/maintenance experience, then
transitions qualified graduates into paid placements with partner employers or internal
service contracts. Year 1 goals: train 25 participants, place at least 18 into paid work, and
secure three recurring service contracts to sustain the program.

Program Overview

Program Name: Freedom Workforce Agency
Parent Organization: Pathway to Freedom Foundation
Focus: General Labor & Maintenance (community cleanup, facilities support, basic repairs,
landscaping, logistics support)
Model: Free 6-week training → Employment placement into paid roles (internal contracts or
partner employers)
Target: 25 participants in Year 1
Eligibility: Returning citizens, justice-involved individuals, and those at risk who commit to
attendance and code of conduct

Program

Pathway Workforce Agency

Career training, certifications, and job placement for returning citizens and justice-impacted individuals—delivered with dignity, accountability, and real employer partnerships.

4+ Tracks

Construction • CDL • Hospitality • Tech

12 Weeks

Typical training & placement cycle

80%+

Job placement goal per cohort

100%

Dignity, accountability, second chances

What We Provide

Practical support from day one—so participants can stabilize, learn, and start earning.

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Career Navigation

Individual plans, readiness assessments, and clear training paths tailored to each person’s strengths and goals.

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Skills & Certifications

OSHA-10/30, Forklift, Food Handler, Customer Service, and partner-delivered badges employers recognize.

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Job Placement

Resume labs, interview coaching, and warm introductions to fair-chance employers across Florida.

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Supportive Services

ID help, transportation stipends, work gear, counseling referrals, and court-friendly documentation.

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Employer Partnerships

We prepare candidates employers can trust—then stay engaged to support retention and growth.

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Retention Coaching

Post-placement check-ins, conflict coaching, and advancement plans to keep jobs—and move up.

How It Works

1

Apply & Intake

Submit your application and complete a brief intake to map goals, barriers, and immediate needs.

2

Train

Enroll in a short skills track and earn recognized badges with hands-on coaching and readiness workshops.

3

Interview

We align you with fair-chance employers and prepare you for interviews—then advocate for your hire.

4

Start & Grow

We support your first 90 days on the job and help you plan for advancement and longer-term goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply?

Returning citizens and justice-impacted adults in Florida seeking stable employment and training. Some tracks may have age or background requirements set by partners.

How long is the program?

Most participants complete a training + placement cycle in 8–12 weeks, depending on the track and employer timelines.

Do you help with transportation or IDs?

Yes—case by case. We can assist with IDs, work boots, basic tools, and bus passes as resources allow.

How can employers partner with you?

We’re always adding fair-chance employers. Start at our partner page, or call (689) 284-2641.

Ready to hire—and change a life?

Let’s build a fair-chance workforce together.

Contact Us

Have questions about training tracks, eligibility, or employer partnerships? We’re here to help.

Email: info@pathwayfreedom.org
Phone: (689) 284-2641
Address: 130 S Indian River Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

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Every $25 helps a returning citizen access legal aid, housing support, counseling, and job placement.

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$25
Legal intake + bus pass to services
$75
Work-readiness kit & counseling session
$150
First-month housing support connection
“After release, I had nowhere to go. Your program helped me find housing and a job in three weeks. I’m rebuilding my life because someone believed in me.”
— Marcus, Reentry & Second-Chance Program participant

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