CEO’s vision is that anyone with a recent criminal history who wants to work has the preparation and support needed to find a job and stay connected to the labor force. Our program consists of providing participants with immediate employment with daily pay, skills training, job placement, and ongoing career support. CEO is dedicated to ensuring that justice-impacted job seekers have opportunities to achieve social and economic mobility.

Website: https://www.ceoworks.org/locations/memphis
SNAP E&T Service Area: Shelby County
Partner Eligibility Criteria: Recently released from incarceration
Class Type: In-person classes

This agency is not currently accepting SNAP E&T participants.

Men of Valor provides Job Readiness programming for men who have been released from incarceration.

Website: https://men-of-valor.org/
SNAP E&T Service Area: Davidson and Knox Counties
Industry: Various
Partner Eligibility Criteria: Men only and must be formerly justice involved and drug free.
Class Type: In-person classes

Since 2005, Monroe Harding’s Resource Center has provided services for teens and young adults (ages 16-26) who are currently in or aged out of state custody and other vulnerable young adults who are neither enrolled in school nor participating in the labor market.

Website: https://www.monroeharding.org/
SNAP E&T Service Area: Davidson County
Industry: Various
Partner Eligibility Criteria: Former Foster Youth
Class Type: In-person classes

Music City Construction Careers creates pathways to Union craft building trades careers for Nashville residents, with an emphasis on serving women, communities of color, transitioning veterans, and other populations historically under served by workforce development programs.

Website: https://www.musiccitymc3.org/
SNAP E&T Service Area: Davidson County
Industry: Construction
Partner Eligibility Criteria: Valid Drivers’ License, 18+, Diploma/GED. Drug-free, Legal eligibility to work in the U.S., English proficiency, Reliable transportation, and the ability to perform physically challenging work in weather extremes.
Class Type: In-person classes
*Candidates with past convictions encouraged to apply–all applicants will be considered

OCTI is a Department of Labor approved training provider that is committed to career training in the Memphis community. OCTI was created due to the overwhelming need for training in logistics, the largest employer in the southern region economy. OCTI seeks to become the leading training provider for the Regional Aerotropolis as it transforms from “America’s Distribution Center” to the aerotropolis that links air, rail, truck and barge as a complete and seamless transportation system for moving people and product around the world.

Website: https://octitraining.com/
SNAP E&T Service Area: Shelby, Tipton, Lauderdale, and Fayette Counties
Industry: Logistics & Distribution
Partner Eligibility Criteria: Valid Driver’s License
Class Type: In-person classes

Pivot Technology School offer Data Analytics, Software Development and Cyber Security training in virtual, bootcamp style cohorts that align with industry talent needs.

Website: https://pivottechschool.com/
SNAP E&T Service Area: Statewide
Industry: Information Technology (I.T.)
Partner Eligibility Criteria: No program eligibility criteria
Class Type: Virtual

The Christ-centered mission of Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry is to support individuals in and leaving incarceration, as well as their families, with resources and services that empower them to build healthy, fulfilling lives.

Website: https://www.tpom.org/
SNAP E&T Service Area: Davidson County
Industry: Construction
Partner Eligibility Criteria: Must be justice involved
Class Type: In-person classes

Five-week Training Camp, followed by certification or pre-apprenticeship program. Programs can be completed in as little as three weeks.

Website: https://www.uprisenashville.org/
SNAP E&T Service Area: Davidson County
Industry: Various
Partner Eligibility Criteria: Drug Free
Class Type: In-person classes