Just awarded $2 million by New York State for New Training Programs
NEW YORK, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During Fair Chance Month (April), organizations nationwide showcase efforts to remove stigma and open employment doors for people rebuilding their lives after incarceration or navigating parole or probation.
STRIVE is committed to helping people navigate systemic barriers, including those impacted by the justice system, by providing tuition-free job skills and career readiness training, including certifications and access to good paying jobs and lifechanging careers. A growing number of employers recognize that these motivated individuals represent a valuable, loyal and often overlooked talent pool.
"People are more than their past and sometimes need a guiding hand to navigate the obstacles preventing them from reaching their full potential," said Philip Weinberg, President and CEO of STRIVE, a national leader in workforce development solutions. "When businesses expand their workforce pipeline to justice-impacted individuals, the positive effects extend throughout our communities and economy."
STRIVE graduate, Tyquan Morris, of Manhattan, New York, is a testament to this commitment. Tyquan returned from prison in 2024 and participated in STRIVE's Fresh Start program for adults who were previously incarcerated, were recently released, or on parole or probation. STRIVE helped him secure a position in environmental services at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and he has launched his own residential cleaning business, "Around the Clock Cleaners."
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