Breaking Barriers. Building Futures. Rising Together.

At Rise, we connect overlooked talent with businesses ready to hire differently - opening doors to meaningful careers and brighter futures.

Where Potential

Meets Opportunity

Too often, opportunity is out of reach for people with talent, drive, and untapped potential. Rise connects individuals to life-changing careers—and partners with nonprofits and businesses to open real doors to success.

When people rise, families and communities thrive.

We don’t just help people get hired—we walk with them through every step of the journey, from training and mentorship to job placement and long-term success.

Employers gain more than just talent—they gain purpose-driven partners who are ready to grow..

Two people interacting with a laptop, one pointing at the screen, and the other typing, in a workspace setting.

From Overlooked to Empowered.

Work-Ready Candidates

Rise sources, screens, and prepares candidates for success—ensuring they show up ready to work, contribute, and grow.
Diverse Talent Pool

We connect employers with an overlooked but powerful talent pool—including veterans, survivors, aged-out foster youth, and others ready for meaningful, stable work.
Seamless Support

Rise makes hiring easy—handling sourcing, onboarding, and retention support, so employers can focus on growth, not guesswork.
Thriving Communities

We strengthen communities by helping individuals rise into careers that offer dignity, purpose, and economic mobility—for their families and for the future.

Unlocking Untapped Talent

With over 10 million job openings and only 6 million unemployed workers, businesses are struggling to find talent. Second-chance hiring provides an untapped workforce ready to contribute.
-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
The Power of Redemption

Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
-Isaiah 43:18-19
Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism

Stable employment reduces recidivism by 43%. When given the opportunity to work, individuals with past convictions are far less likely to return to the system, creating safer communities.
-RAND Corporation, 2023
Loyalty & Retention in the Workplace

Companies that embrace second-chance hiring see up to 40% lower turnover rates. These employees stay longer, work harder and foster a culture of resilience.
-Society for Human Resource Management , 2023
Strengthening the Economy

The U.S. economy loses $87 billion annually due to employment barriers for individuals with criminal records. Unlocking their potential strengthens businesses, communities, and the workforce.
-Prison Policy Initiative, 2023