Evidenced-Based Workforce Training Series

The Evidenced-Based Workforce Training Series, developed by the National Institute of Corrections and based on evidence-based practices, shows corrections staff how to combine cognitive behavioral interventions with motivational interviewing techniques to address offenders’ gainful attachment to the workforce and/or job loss. The approach supports the exploration of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs affecting post-release employment for individuals who are incarcerated while addressing quality of life issues. In addition, the series uses the Employment Retention Inventory, a case management tool that connects justice-involved adults to appropriate services and support.

The series consists of the four main training events:

Employment Retention: Principles and Practice (24-hour regional training)

• Introduction to motivational interviewing techniques
• Introduction to cognitive behavioral interventions
• Career theory and assessments

E-Learning Modules (4-hour web-based training)

• Employment retention strategies
• Evidence-based concepts
• Motivational interviewing

Employment Retention: Criminal Justice System (40-hour instructor-led)

• Continuum of care model
• Career theory operationalization
• Employment Retention Inventory

Professional Coaching Sessions (2-hour quarterly sessions)

• Skill mastery
• Knowledge enhancement 

Learn more about the Training Series