SAN BERNARDINO — GEO Reentry Services, which operates a non-residential reentry program locally for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, will host an employment and resource fair on Thursday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at the STOP Placement Center, located at 1820 East Commercecenter Circle.
Justice-involved individuals are encouraged to attend and visit with more than 40 state and local employment agencies, schools, and public entities that will be present to share helpful information. A partial list of organizations attending include the San Bernardino Public Defenders Office, Amazon, Goodwill Centers, The Salvation Army, San Bernardino Community College, the Veterans Affairs office, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and many others.
Individuals seeking jobs are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes and dress appropriately.
The STOP Reentry program delivers services for individuals on parole. Program participants receive ongoing cognitive behavioral treatment to help break cycles of criminal behavior. Classes include substance abuse education and treatment; adult basic education; Life Skills development; cognitive behavioral treatment; parenting; domestic violence prevention; anger management; employment skills building and career development counseling; and relapse prevention aftercare. Additionally, GEO Reentry delivers a program called Community Connections, which links parolees to valuable local resources for housing, health services, and additional counseling services.
