Create connections,

flourish in your career

The Resilient Professional Community (RPC) was born from the idea that connection is power and social capital changes lives. Our all-in-one platform offers live workshops, courses, mentorship, and an engaged professional network.

We bring the resources. Our members bring the ambition.

Career workshops

From updating your resume to exploring a new career, you get to learn from experts.

Remote learning

Get application support for Justice Through Code and other courses, plus access to Grow with Google.

Supportive network

You don’t have to do things alone. We’ll find people who can help you with tough challenges.

Experienced mentors

We connect you with business professionals so you can develop your career goals.

Join the Resilient Professional Community

Whether you have a record, you’re a former instructor or an ally interested in connecting with like-minded professionals, we would love you to join our community.

  • From individuals with a record to people in the reentry process and those who have already progressed in their careers, our programs support your professional development.

  • We train business leaders and professionals from various industries to be allies. You’ll share your expertise and network with our community.

  • Released graduates and former instructors have private groups on the RPC as a part of their university’s program. You’ll have opportunities to connect and participate in programs alongside our wider community.

  • We partner with various higher education in-prison programs that host private groups for their alumni on the RPC. You’ll be invited to network with our wider community and participate in programs that support your growth.

  • We partner with various reentry programs that host private groups for their alumni on the RPC. You’ll be invited to network with our wider community and participate in programs that support your growth.

  • We offer private groups for employers to support formerly incarcerated people within their organization. You’ll gain access to the wider community and opportunities to advance your career.

  • We have groups of formerly incarcerated people and individuduals with records from different regions across the United States. You’ll be invited to join our wider community and participate in career development rograms.

The Resilience Difference

Our trusted network is key to our community’s success. We bridge the gap between undervalued talent and business allies. With our professional network, programs and resources, we create pathways to thriving careers.

What we offer our community

Entrepreneurship and starting up

Develop your idea or scale an existing small business by taking the Venture Vision program, joining our next mentoring cohort, or connecting with other entrepreneurs on the RPC.

Job-seeking and career guidance

Access resources to boost your career no matter where you are in your journey; whether that’s landing your first $20/hour job, exploring a new career, or starting out in the corporate world.

Networking and access to experts

Get connected to our business allies and network of experts working in the industries that interest you most. You’ll also receive 1:1 advice from people with specialized expertise when you share a challenge or employment barrier.

Mentoring Program

Whether you’ve just been released or you want to develop your career, mentorship can give you the guidance and skills you need to grow.

We match formerly incarcerated people with business professionals based on aspirations and expertise. You’ll work together on your career goals for three months.

We have seen mentees improve interview skills, prepare applications for law school, and build new websites for their businesses. We can’t wait to see what you’ll do.

Unlock your potential

With 1:1 coaching, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to take on new opportunities and achieve your goals.

Take charge of your future

Everyone’s reentry journey is unique. We’ll empower you to overcome employment barriers and create your own career path.

Strengthen your ability to lead

We help mentors develop their coaching skills. Our program will enrich your approach to leadership.

We build innovative solutions to tackle problems of reentry and unemployment

Leveraging the power of AI technology to create workforce solutions

Collateral consequences of criminal convictions—civil penalties like restrictions on employment, housing, and benefits—create significant barriers for people with records and employers seeking to hire them. In 2021, we partnered with UVA School of Data Science and UPenn Diversatech to transform the National Inventory of Collateral Consequences of Conviction (NICCC) into an interactive visualization to identify opportunities for individuals and employers.

In 2024, we collaborated with UVA Data Science and the American Institute of Research (AIR) to integrate cutting-edge technology. Our AI chatbot helps identify alternative career pathways for those impacted by these laws and allows employers to better understand which restrictions apply to jobs. With 75% of our engineering team being formerly incarcerated, our tool is informed by real-world needs, driving change in fair chance hiring.