Career Readiness & Credential Programs
Career Preperation & Credential Programs
All our members complete the ARC Big 3 during the orientation process: Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy, and Career Readiness.
Economic equity, mobility, and fair employment practice is at the heart of what we do and our members are paid for these career training workshops. These workshops, lasting 1–2 weeks, prepare our members for their reentry journey by addressing workforce needs. Each workshop uses scaffolded learning strategies to impart hard and soft skills, culminating in the final Career Readiness workshop and job fair.
Recognizing the diverse needs of our member population, our Adult and Transitional Aged Youth engage in tailored programming that meet their dynamic needs.
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We prepare our members for careers and employment through strategic education plans, one on one coaching & the development of in demand hard and soft skills. Explore stable workforce/hiring solutions with our team.
NBCU
The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows interns to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. Our NBCU interns, bring their passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with a desire to learn.
Dreamworks
DreamWorks offers our formerly incarcerated interns the opportunity to work alongside artists and storytellers in TV and Feature Animation. Interns take a deep dive into real productions, learn the 2D & CG pipeline and get a taste for what it is like to work in a creative environment. Internships are offered annually, three times a year in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Internships are paid, 10 weeks long, and are offered remotely and/or on a hybrid basis, depending on the department.
Starbucks
Through our partnership with Starbucks, ARC members develop essential customer service, barista, and team communication skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment. They receive the benefit of a stable workplace and environment as they pursue their careers. Starbucks provides a structured training experience that emphasizes reliability, leadership, and long-term employment pathways in retail and food service.
Local Construction Unions
Our partnerships with local construction unions connect members with high-paying, skilled trades opportunities through union-sponsored apprenticeships. Members are introduced to careers in electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, sheet metal, and more—with access to union benefits, training, and long-term advancement in the trades.
Hollywood CPR
Hollywood CPR offers ARC members hands-on technical training in entertainment trades such as set construction, props, lighting, and grip. Through union-aligned education and mentorship, interns prepare for long-term employment in “below the line” Hollywood careers that offer stability and creative collaboration.
South LA Coffee
Our partnership with South LA Coffee provides members with entry-level employment, barista training, and entrepreneurial insight at a community-based business. Interns gain experience in customer service, food handling, and store operations while working in an inclusive, welcoming environment rooted in community uplift.
Second Chance Advantage
Professional studies have consistently exposed the benefits of second chance hiring to businesses, organizations, community and the economy.
Retention Advantage:
Second chance hires consistently maintain employment longer than the average employee. A case by John Hopkins studied the retention of employees with criminal records over 5 years. At the end of 5 years, the study revealed an 8% turnover rate of 79 employees at the start of the study significantly higher than the 39% average. Similarly other organizational case studies have reported 75% - 80% retention rates for second chance hires.
Partnerships & Internships
ARC collaborates with a broad network of partners including Fortune 500 companies, film and television studios, labor unions, and small businesses to create meaningful internship and employment opportunities for justice-impacted individuals.
These partnerships provide hands-on experience, skill-building, and mentorship for our members, while offering employers access to a motivated, diverse talent pool ready to contribute from day one. Our partners benefit from stronger teams, fresh perspectives, and the chance to drive real community impact through inclusive hiring practices.
Since its inception, ARC has had 17 music and workforce pipeline interns; the interns have worked in various departments ranging from Film Technology and Publicity, Music, to Creative Operations, Physical Production and Theatrical Distribution. Through this opportunity, 4 ARC members have been offered full time employment with NBCU.
Second Chance Advantage
Professional studies have consistently exposed the benefits of second chance hiring to businesses, organizations, community and the economy.
Retention Advantage:
Second chance hires consistently maintain employment longer than the average employee. A case by John Hopkins studied the retention of employees with criminal records over 5 years. At the end of 5 years, the study revealed an 8% turnover rate of 79 employees at the start of the study significantly higher than the 39% average. Similarly other organizational case studies have reported 75% – 80% retention rates for second chance hires.
Loyalty & Performance Benefits:
These same studies determined that second chance hires exhibit more associated loyalty for their employers. Employees report an increased sense of purpose in their roles and perform at the same or elevated levels than the average professional. The stability provided through employment and belonging drastically reduce recidivism and bolsters motivation for high performance among the second chance population – the result, higher-retention and improved business outcomes.
The Value of Improved Culture
At the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, 80% + of our team are system impacted and/or previously incarcerated. Our practices have resulted in a judgement free workforce, enhancing collaboration, and improving syngetic workflows. As an organization we have observed the same benefits demonstrated in studies, in addition our organizational culture benefits from our Second Chance Hiring Practices. Our organization is defined by a palpable sense of purpose and belonging, and as a result, our teams execute creative solutions to everyday work by leveraging the persectives of professionals from expansively diverse walks of life.
Economic and Community Improvement
Second Chance Practices improve our communities by reducing poverty, increasing local economic spending in businesses, and providing more community stability. These practices also expand the local talent pool, reduce the economic burden on public systems, and empower individuals to become consistent contributors to their communities. As more individuals secure employment, neighborhoods experience lower crime rates, stronger family structures, and long-term generational impact through increased access to housing, education, and upward mobility.
