The WORC program serves:

  • Adult women, ages 18+
  • Who are within a year of release from incarceration
  • Are returning to, or able to access resources in, the Boston metro

The program provides:

  • An "intake" specialist to assess a prospective participant's needs as she enters the program
  • Assistance obtaining and reading a copy of your Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
  • Referrals to supportive services (for example, clothing providers, shelters, legal aide)
  • One-on-one career counseling and case management
  • Referrals to training programs and schools
  • Tuition reimbursement to eligible women
  • Targeted job development and job search assistance
  • Support drafting cover letters and resumes and completing job applications online
  • "Transitional" job opportunities
  • A professional mentoring component
  • Clinical support
  • Full membership in and access to the resources at The Work Place One Stop Career Center