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Explore career opportunities for formerly incarcerated people—and the communities that support them.

Made possible by:

  • Stand Together Trust Home Page
  • The Just Trust Home Page

Your comeback story starts here.

If you’ve been incarcerated—or impacted by the carceral system—you know that when it comes to tackling reentry, one opportunity can make all the difference. We want to help you find that opportunity.

Through stories from others who've been in your shoes, you'll see what's possible for your future—and get connected to the resources you need to thrive.

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Here's how you can get started:

Explore career paths and possibilities

Discover career opportunities, and explore what your day-to-day work could look like.

Explore Career Paths

Hear stories from people who’ve been in your shoes

See how system-impacted people from all walks of life have found meaningful work.

Hear Career Stories

Take the next step on your path

Resources to help connect formerly incarcerated career seekers with employers who are invested in their growth.

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Hear stories from people who’ve been in your shoes

Career stories from system-impacted people—and the people working to support and uplift them—that will inspire you to push past obstacles and find your own unique path.

Find the inspiration you need to navigate life after incarceration

Navigating reentry is about so much more than just finding a fulfilling career. Hear how these system-impacted people found the inspiration and support needed to move forward.


Take the next step on your path

Whether you’re a career seeker, or an employer looking to add formerly incarcerated people to your team, these resources can help connect you with what you need to move forward.

Watch "Being Free"

Follow along as three formerly incarcerated people—Hugo, London, and Cordero—take a liberating road trip across the country to explore the ups and downs of reentry. Along the way, they'll meet system-impacted nonprofit leaders, movie producers, government officials, and more, all of whom are working to change the system.

More ways to discover who you are—and what you want out of your career

The Roadtrip Nation Experience: An online self-discovery course

A five-lesson course for students and young adults, helping you discover your interests, explore career possibilities, and connect with potential mentors. Educators & facilitators: To implement the Roadtrip Nation Experience with your learners, please reach out to support@roadtripnation.org.

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Share Your Road

Explore our unique advice platform, where people who are formerly incarcerated can share their stories, and inspire others who've been impacted by the criminal justice system.

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Watch Empowering Documentaries

Our award-winning documentaries will take you on a transformative road trip—and show you why moments of doubt and uncertainty are all normal on the path to building a fulfilling career and life.


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Made possible by:

Stand Together Trust Home Page
The Just Trust Home Page

Stand Together Trust and The Just Trust are proud to support this initiative, with the goal of working to build a better justice system for all.