Funded by
Fair Chance Employment Platform
Breaking the cycle of incarceration through technology and living wage jobs.
Our Employers
Criminal Record? No problem.
The Way Out was founded by two justice impacted individuals that believe in the power of utilizing difficult past experiences to create an even better future. That's why they decided to create the most felon-friendly second chance employment platform in America.
Free for all Job Seekers
All employers are 100% committed to hiring justice-impacted job seekers.
Access to a network of Supportive Services Providers
There's Power in Your Story
Our contextualized software takes into consideration all of your personal, life, and professional experiences when matching you with employment opportunities.
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How it works?
Life can be harder on the outside. Our platform makes it easier.
1
Create Your Profile
Our platform creates a blind, contextual profile that removes your name, address, employment gaps and other information that traditionally cause biases from employers.
2
Identify Additional Support Needs
We'll match you with a Supportive Services Provider (SSP) in your area that can help with your personal and professional journey. You can manage your personalized journey in our dashboard.
3
Apply For Jobs
Don't worry about your offense history getting in the way! Our platform will only show you jobs from employers that allow your offense(s).
For Employers
Would you rather pay someone $30k+ a year for a job or pay the equivalent to keep them in prison? Fill open roles with quality candidates, keep families together, and maximize your Return On Community (ROC).
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For Service Providers
Our platform simplifies your process, allowing your organization to provide even better services at scale while improving employment outcomes for your clients.
True Stories
What others say about The Way Out
I found my dream job!
After creating an account with The Way Out and answering a few questions, like what are things I'm interested in, my personal strengths, my skill sets, credentials and certifications, I received notice of my dream job.
Daniel - Job Seeker
Great hiring experience!
The Way Out recommended an applicant with no information that we could use to identify them. We decided to interview this person, interviewed them, and they've occupied that role now for almost a year very successfully.
Anthony - Employer
We love The Way Out!
We love sending our clients to The Way Out! Not only are our clients able to find great jobs, but we're also able to keep our clients on track in meeting their personal and professional life through the app.
Caroline - Service Provider
See the impact we've made in the fight against recidivism.
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