Second Chance Employers & Verified Resources
Organizations listed here have been reviewed and verified by Second Chance Guide. Featured Employment Partners are regional employers who actively recruit second-chance candidates. Verified Reentry Resources are nonprofits and programs that have met our basic verification criteria.
How this directory works
Two types of listings, two different vetting standards.
Featured Employment Partners
Regional employers verified by Second Chance Guide. Featured on state directory pages in their operating regions.
Featured Employment Partner
Additional regional partners are added as verified. If you’re an employer interested in featured placement, see below.
Verified Reentry Resources
Nonprofits and programs serving returning citizens. Free listings for organizations that meet our verification criteria.
Verified nonprofit listings are added as submissions are reviewed. Organizations can apply using the form below.
Are you a reentry nonprofit or program?
Submit your organization for a free verified listing. We review all submissions before publishing — requires 501(c)(3) status or state registration.
Badge criteria
What each badge means and how organizations qualify.
Regional employer with documented second-chance hiring practices. Verified by Second Chance Guide. Featured placement on relevant state directory pages with email matching for job seekers in the region.
Nonprofit or program serving returning citizens. Requires 501(c)(3) status or state registration. Listing is free. Organizations are reviewed before publication — no auto-listings.
Last reviewed: May 2026. Partner listings are reviewed periodically — confirm directly before referring clients or job seekers.
