Employment Turns Hope Into Momentum

Employment is the strongest predictor of long-term reentry success. Reconnect 180’s 90/90 program prioritizes dignity, stability, and economic opportunity for returning citizens from Day One.

When someone comes home from custody, the desire to work is almost universal. People want to provide, to rebuild trust, to stand on their own feet again. But in Nevada, employment is often treated as a later step in reentry, something to figure out after housing, documentation, and parole adjustments.

At Reconnect 180, we see employment differently.

Work is not the finish line - It’s the launchpad

A job provides structure.

A paycheck provides stability.

And both together create dignity.

When employment is delayed, reentry stalls. When employment is prioritized, reentry accelerates.

The Barriers Are Real, and Fixable

Nevada’s returning citizens face predictable employment obstacles:

• Missing documentation

• Gaps in work history

• Limited transportation

• Background checks that filter out opportunity

• Anxiety and uncertainty in early-release days

None of these barriers are insurmountable. They simply require a coordinated pathway, one designed with urgency and respect.

That’s exactly what the 90/90 program provides.

The Reconnect 180 Employment Model

Inside (90 Days Pre‑Release):

• Resume preparation and skill assessment

• Guidance on documentation needed for hiring

• Introductory conversations with trusted employer partners

• Reentry coaching focused on workplace expectations

Outside (90 Days Post‑Release):

• Immediate employment opportunities with vetted partners

• Job coaching and accountability check-ins

• Transportation solutions to ensure early success

• Long term career planning, not just first job placement

Employment becomes more than a paycheck, it becomes identity, stability, and a reason to keep building forward.

We don’t place people in jobs to occupy their time. We place them in jobs that help rebuild their lives.

Nevada Needs an Employment First Reentry Strategy

If we want safer communities, reduced recidivism, and families that stay together, employment must be treated as core reentry infrastructure, not an afterthought.

With the right employer partnerships and community support, we can create a Nevada where returning citizens walk into opportunity, not rejection.

Reconnect 180 is ready to lead that shift. But scaling this work requires partners who believe in the power of second chances backed by real structure.

Call to Action

If you are an employer, community leader, or individual who wants to help build meaningful employment pathways, Reconnect 180 wants to work with you