Build Your Workforce.
Join the 2nd Annual RISE Second Chance Career & Resource Fair. Connect with talent defined by grit, accountability, and the drive to rebuild.
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Companies and Community, Coming Together.
At RISE, we believe that a criminal record should not be a life sentence to unemployment. Our Career & Resource Fair is designed to bridge the gap between Nebraska’s most resilient job seekers and employers who value hard work over history.
This isn't just a job fair—it’s a community-wide movement. Whether you are a Second Chance Employer looking for dedicated talent or a Community Resource provider offering essential support services, your presence creates the "withness" needed for successful reentry.
Talent Defined by Grit.
Hiring system-impacted individuals isn’t just a social good—it’s a smart business strategy. When you participate in the RISE Career Fair, you gain access to:
A Loyal Workforce: Second-chance hires often have higher retention rates and a profound commitment to their employers.
On-the-Spot Connections: Our layout allows for 1:1 conversations and space for on-the-spot interviews.
Community Visibility: Showcase your organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and the economic health of Nebraska.
A Diverse Talent Pool: Meet candidates from our In-Prison programs, Business Academy, and the wider Omaha community.
Serving the Whole Community.
While RISE graduates are highly trained through our intensive character development and employment readiness programs, this fair is open to any system-impacted individual in our community. We are committed to providing a space where everyone seeking a second chance can find the tools, jobs, and resources they need to thrive.
About RISE
RISE is the largest nonprofit organization in Nebraska focused solely on habilitative programming in prisons and reentry support. Our mission is to break the generational cycle of incarceration through intensive character development, employment readiness, and policy advocacy. We believe in tough love, accountability, and the power of a second chance.