Career Ready Fellowship

Pathways for Equity Program: unlocking career pathways for women impacted by the criminal legal system

TRACK 2

The Career Ready Fellowship track is designed for women with strong work experiences and educational backgrounds who are seeking new career pathways with employers. The Career Ready Fellowship Track is offered twice a year: Spring (Feb-June) and Fall (Aug-Dec).

Topics covered include personal and professional refinement, career-level resume writing and interviewing, workforce trends and opportunities, career exploration and planning, job search assistance, continuing education resources, mentoring, and career transition support.

To be considered for this track, women must meet the eligibility criteria listed below and complete a program application.

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If you are a justice-impacted woman 50+ years old, you are encouraged to apply.

New for 2025

The Ladies of Hope Ministries (LOHM) invites justice-impacted women 50+ years old to apply for the Pathways 4 Equity (P4E) Career Ready Fellowship!

We are excited to collaborate with the Next50 Foundation to provide career planning services for women who are 50+ years old. This initiative is designed to address the issues of ageism in the workplace and fair-chance employment for women impacted by the criminal justice system. 

The Fellowship is offered two times per year; Spring (Feb-June) and Fall (Aug-Dec). The women selected will participate in a fellowship designed to prepare them for careers with employers. The fellowship consists of weekly personal and professional refinement workshops, career-level resume writing and interviewing, individualized career planning, coaching and mentoring to pursue new career pathways.

Fellowship Overview

Phase 1:

Personal & Professional
Refinement Workshops

Phase 2:

Customized Career Planning
Job Search Assistance

Phase 3:

Career Transition Support
Educational Resources
Mentoring

Meet the Fellows

Career Ready Fellowship Eligibility

Applicants must have:  

  • Received reentry support for at least ONE YEAR if they were directly impacted by incarceration.
  • A stable living environment and reliable transportation.
  • Interest in working for an employer.
  • Work experience and a solid educational foundation.
  • Intermediate level proficiency and experience with Microsoft or Google digital skills.
  • Access to computer equipment (i.e., a desktop or laptop) and stable internet.
  • Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
  • Availability to attend weekly virtual workshops on Tuesdays from 5:45-7:45 pm (Eastern Time).
  • Time to invest four hours per week for workshops and assignments.

Application Instructions: 

  • Submit the online application 
  • Upload a current resume
  • Only complete application packets will be considered

Selection Process:

  • Prescreen for eligibility criteria
  • Virtual interview
  • Decision notification

SPACE IS LIMITED - DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN 50+!

Applications to be considered for the Spring 2025 cohort are due by 

January 6th, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST. 

For more information, contact ShaWanda Manuel, Fellowship Coordinator, [email protected]

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