Empowered Reentry Training

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A group of diverse adults standing and sitting in a classroom or meeting room. One woman in casual attire appears to be reading or presenting, while others listen attentively. The room has educational posters and a large digital board on the wall.

IN-FACILITY REENTRY TRAINING

Preparing for what comes next starts before release.

Twin Cities R!SE brings Empowered Reentry Training directly into correctional facilities to help participants build Personal Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, career readiness, and connections to support before returning to the community.

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Skills for Work. Tools for Life.

ERT is about more than preparing for a job. It helps participants build skills they can use at work, in relationships, and throughout life after release.

Personal Empowerment

Build self-worth, confidence, personal responsibility, and a stronger belief in what is possible.

Emotional Intelligence

Develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and healthier ways to respond to stress and conflict.

Career Readiness

Strengthen communication, teamwork, networking, career exploration, and practical workplace skills.

Coaching + Connection

Begin building a connection with Twin Cities R!SE before release, with opportunities for continued coaching and employment support after returning to the community.

Reentry Preparation Starts Inside.

Twin Cities R!SE brings ERT directly into correctional facilities so participants can begin preparing for life and work after release while they are still inside.

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We bring the training into the facility.

TCR facilitators lead Personal Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, and career-readiness training in the correctional facility.

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Participants build skills for what comes next.

Through conversation, reflection, activities, and career preparation, participants develop tools for managing challenges, communicating effectively, building confidence, and preparing for employment.

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The connection can continue after release.

Participants can continue connecting with Twin Cities R!SE for coaching, employment preparation, resources, and support as they return to the community.

ERT in Action

Empowered Reentry Training has been delivered at the Minnesota DOC Shakopee facility, bringing Twin Cities R!SE programming directly inside a correctional setting.

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Cohorts delivered

48

Participants enrolled

37

Completed training

In their words

  • “My past will no longer define me! My old core beliefs will be dug up and my new thought seeds will be planted.”

    Eleanor D.
    ERT Participant

  • “I've learned how to communicate better and deal with my emotions. Ten weeks ago, I didn't even know what self-awareness meant. Before this group, I felt lost. Now I'm doing better than ever.”

    Natouri R.
    ERT Participant

  • “I did whatever I could to take TCR classes because I knew this would help set me up for when I get out and for my long-term goals.”

    Lataya W.
    ERT Participant

  • “I've become more in tune with myself and my mind. I've learned how to deal with people and make sound decisions. I will no longer allow myself to stay stagnant or go backwards.”

    Taliah F.
    ERT Participant

  • “This class has been indispensable to me. I appreciate you bringing it to our prison.”

    Katie L.
    ERT Participant

  • “TCR has reminded me that I can be heard, seen and understood at the same time.” thanks to Twin Cities R!SE.”

    Lataya W.
    ERT Participant

  • “You’ve taken my dream and showed me how to get there, helped me build my confidence… You helped me pull out all the things that were deep inside that I forgot I had.”

    Sheryl G.
    ERT Participant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Yes. ERT is an in-facility training program delivered by Twin Cities R!SE. TCR has delivered three cohorts at the Minnesota DOC Shakopee facility.

  • ERT combines Personal Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, communication, teamwork, career exploration, employment preparation, coaching, and other skills participants can use as they prepare for life and work after release.

  • No. Employment preparation is an important part of ERT, but lasting success involves more than getting hired.

    Participants also strengthen self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication, confidence, and decision-making. These are skills that can support success at work and in everyday life.

  • Participants can continue connecting with Twin Cities R!SE for coaching, employment preparation, resources, and support as they return to the community.

  • Yes. We are interested in connecting with corrections partners to explore opportunities to bring Empowered Reentry Training to additional facilities.

    Complete the form below to start a conversation with our team.

Bring Empowered Reentry Training to Your Facility.

Interested in bringing ERT to your facility, learning more about the program, or exploring a partnership? Tell us a little about your organization and what you are interested in. Our team will follow up with you.