NCSL's Awakening New Futures Work Readiness Training is a core program within NCSL.  This highly successful workshop offers the keys to get and keep a job. Over 60% of Awakening New Futures graduates obtain employment. For some, this will be their first real job, whether they are 22... or 52.

The one-week, 40-hour Work Readiness Training workshops are extremely popular with jail inmates, ex-offenders and homeless persons. The workshops are held both in the jail and in post-release facilities. 

An Awakening New Futures graduation is always a moving, joyful time of celebration.

Components of the program include reviewing and releasing past history, and enhancing motivation, self-esteem, conflict resolution, team building, and how to find and keep a job.  

After graduation, NCSL provides follow-up support, including on-going referrals and retention strategies.