Kintock's Vantage Point program has rolled out a new, collaborative employment series designed to empower clients with knowledge and open doors to new career opportunities called Vantage Point Employment CONNECTION (VPE CONNECT).

VPE CONNECT coordinates with employers from a variety of different industries and sectors and then hosts an employer onsite on a monthly basis at our Vantage Point locations across the state of New Jersey.

“We know that employment is such a crucial component to an individual’s stability and long-term success when exiting the criminal justice system,” said Robinette Arthur, Administrator of Specialized Programs and Services at Kintock. “We wanted to create an interactive series where our Vantage Point clients could be directly connected to employers, while also being exposed to new industries and career paths. VPE CONNECT does just that – establishing direct relationships between these clients and potential employers, while encouraging them to look at employment differently and introducing them to opportunities they may have never considered.”

During each session, clients are encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussions. Additionally, the employers may choose to conduct interviews while onsite – offering Vantage Point clients the opportunity to present themselves to hiring managers and receive real-time feedback and interaction with employers, as well as valuable employment advice and guidance.

• In October, we hosted GAF Roofing (pictured below) for clients in our JOBS Program and CRC in Newark – providing valuable insights into the roofing industry and helping our clients explore potential career paths and employment opportunities within the company.

• In November, we hosted a representative from the Council for Airport Opportunity –connecting individuals who are working towards returning to society post-incarceration with employment opportunities at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and John. F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport in New York.

If you are interested in supporting this program or you are a local employer who is interested in connecting with those who have faced challenges within our criminal justice system, contact us at VantagePoint@kintock.org or call (973) 993-7037 to become a VPE CONNECT Partner TODAY! These valuable partnerships with employers across the state of New Jersey and beyond support Kintock’s mission of helping individuals secure meaningful employment and achieve all their professional goals.