Tennessee Office of Reentry

Tennessee Office of Reentry The Tennessee Office of Reentry (TOOR) at the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development

The Office of Reentry (OOR) at the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is a statewide comprehensive source for reentry information, direction, and planning. Our direct work is done through our Reentry Advisors at our Comprehensive American Job Centers. To find your closest American Job Center, please visit:
https://www.careeronestop.org/

We are proud to have partnered with our workforce partner in West Tennessee and the Madison County Sheriff's Office to h...
05/14/2025

We are proud to have partnered with our workforce partner in West Tennessee and the Madison County Sheriff's Office to help coordinate workforce development opportunities behind the wall. These individuals earned the OSHA certification.
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04/21/2025

National Second Chance Month continues. Help fight recidivism by giving someone with a record a second chance. The Tennessee Office of Reentry can help you navigate the process. Learn more at www.TNWorkReady.com. Second Chances Work! Let us help you see why.

đź“š Montgomery County Jail in Clarksville is leading the way in creating second chances! With a 90% usage rate of the Work...
04/17/2025

đź“š Montgomery County Jail in Clarksville is leading the way in creating second chances! With a 90% usage rate of the Workforce Reentry tablet program, learners have completed 757 job skills, education, and personal growth courses.

đź’¬ Frederick, a participant, says: "These programs help with work ethic, reentry, and give me a new chance when I go home."

At the TN Office of Reentry, we’re bridging the gap between justice-involved individuals and meaningful career opportuni...
04/16/2025

At the TN Office of Reentry, we’re bridging the gap between justice-involved individuals and meaningful career opportunities. 💼

Our Justice-Involved Radio Button helps tailor services, track progress, and connect people to training, jobs, and support that leads to lasting success.

This , we’re opening doors and building brighter futures.

At the TN Office of Reentry, we believe second chances start with understanding. Our Reentry Simulations put participant...
04/15/2025

At the TN Office of Reentry, we believe second chances start with understanding. Our Reentry Simulations put participants in the shoes of justice-involved individuals, revealing real reentry challenges—and sparking real change.

20+ simulations. 500+ participants. Countless lives impacted.

This , we’re proud to keep leading these powerful conversations.

At the TN Office of Reentry, we believe second chances build stronger communities and workforces. This , we’re spotligh...
04/14/2025

At the TN Office of Reentry, we believe second chances build stronger communities and workforces. This , we’re spotlighting our Environmental Scan — a powerful tool connecting justice-involved individuals with resources and employers ready to hire.

âś… 464+ Second Chance Employers
âś… 66 Community Based Organizations
âś… 10 Trucking Companies
âś… State reentry programs

Second chances shouldn’t just exist — they should be accessible.

04/11/2025

April is month! Giving justice-involved individuals a fresh start can unlock a new pipeline of skilled workers for TN employers. The TN Office of Reentry is here to help you tap into these benefits. Learn more: www.TNWorkReady.com.

Words matter! Terms like “felons” or “ex-cons” don’t define people who have paid their debt to society. At TOOR, we use ...
04/09/2025

Words matter! Terms like “felons” or “ex-cons” don’t define people who have paid their debt to society. At TOOR, we use people-first language—like returning citizens or justice-involved individuals—to restore dignity and support reentry.

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Have you ever made a mistake or had a bad day? What if that one moment decided your future—your job, home, or opportunit...
04/07/2025

Have you ever made a mistake or had a bad day? What if that one moment decided your future—your job, home, or opportunities? For 1 in 3 Tennesseans, justice involvement leads to lasting barriers like job loss and housing struggles.

At the TN Office of Reentry (TOOR), 1/3 of our staff is justice-involved, proving that second chances work. We’re breaking barriers and helping Tennesseans rebuild their lives and careers! 💪✨

04/04/2025

April is Second Chance Month!
Struggling to find the right hire? Give a second chance! Hiring someone with a record helps fight recidivism & builds stronger communities. can guide you through the process. Learn more: www.TNWorkReady.com.

04/03/2025

📣It's ! 95% of Tennesseans behind bars will return to our communities. Let’s set them up for success! Employers, can help you build a workplace where second chances work.
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04/02/2025

It's National Second Chance Month. In Tennessee, Second Chances Work for both justice-involved individuals and employers. The Tennessee Office of Reentry has an Employer Resource Guide to help businesses understand how second chances work! See the guide: https://loom.ly/f_frkWQ

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220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN
37228

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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