The Goodwill LifeLaunch: Ignite 2.0 Reentry Program serves young adults ages 18-24 who have criminal backgrounds.

Participants will complete eight weeks of job training before being placed in a Work & Learn program, where they will attend Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC) to earn a nationally recognized certification, while simultaneously working with an employer partner to obtain hands-on experience.

The collaboration between Goodwill, BCTC and employer partners will assist in reducing recidivism and promoting employment readiness and education, while supporting the students to address barriers such as transportation, shelter, food, substance abuse and mental health.

For more information about the program, view this flyer. If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, you can complete an online referral form here: bit.ly/ignitelex

The Goodwill Lifelaunch: 2.0 Reentry Program is supported by the US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration. A total of $4.5 million, or 95% percent of the Ignite 2.0 Program is financed with federal funds, and $227,835, or 5% percent, is funded by Goodwill Industries of Kentucky.