Bridging the Workforce Gap
Our Mission
The skilled trades industry faces an unprecedented labor shortage, with over 500,000 unfilled positions nationwide. Carpentry, welding, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work are all in critical need of workers. At the same time, millions of justice-involved individuals are seeking stable employment, yet face systemic barriers preventing them from entering the workforce. The result? An untapped talent pool ready to fill the gap—if given the chance.
REAL OPPORTUNITIES, REAL IMPACT
The Solution
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
Badass Jobs is dedicated to connecting justice-involved individuals—both pre- and post-release—to job training, workforce development programs, employers committed to second chances, and civic eduation. By investing in this workforce, we can:
Strengthen industries by filling critical labor shortages.
Reduce recidivism by providing meaningfu
Badass Jobs is dedicated to connecting justice-involved individuals—both pre- and post-release—to job training, workforce development programs, employers committed to second chances, and civic eduation. By investing in this workforce, we can:
Strengthen industries by filling critical labor shortages.
Reduce recidivism by providing meaningful employment opportunities.
Support families and communities by increasing economic stability.
Empower individuals to get civically involved.
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
Jobs Keep Communities Safer: Stable employment reduces recidivism by up to 50%, creating safer neighborhoods for everyone.
Businesses Need Workers: Industries like construction and manufacturing are struggling to find skilled labor, threatening economic growth and infrastructure development.
This Is a Win-Win: Justice-involved individuals g
Jobs Keep Communities Safer: Stable employment reduces recidivism by up to 50%, creating safer neighborhoods for everyone.
Businesses Need Workers: Industries like construction and manufacturing are struggling to find skilled labor, threatening economic growth and infrastructure development.
This Is a Win-Win: Justice-involved individuals get a fresh start, businesses gain a dedicated workforce, communities benefit from reduced crime and stronger local economies.
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
- Kansas: Needs 30,000 additional skilled workers by 2028; over 500,000 justice-involved individuals ready to work.
- Nevada: Faces a 60,000-worker shortfall in construction by 2030, while 800,000 people with records seek job opportunities.
- Pennsylvania: Requires 100,000 new trade workers in the next decade, with 3 million justice-involved individuals available for workforce training.
- Michigan: Has a projected skilled labor shortage of 50,000 by 2030, while 2.5 million justice-involved individuals need pathways to employment.
Building Careers, Strengthening Trades
Training, Apprenticeships, and Employment
Training, Apprenticeships, and Employment
Training, Apprenticeships, and Employment
We work directly with unions, trade organizations, and employers to:
Establish Pre-Apprenticeship Programs: Early training opportunities for individuals before release.
Expand Union-Sponsored Training: Access to trade certification programs that ensure immediate employability.
Advocate for Employer Incentives: Push for state and federal programs that encourage businesses to hire and train justice-involved workers.
Provide Mentorship and Community Support: Pair experienced tradespeople with apprentices for long-term success.
How You Can Help
Training, Apprenticeships, and Employment
Training, Apprenticeships, and Employment
Hire Skilled Talent: Partner with us to fill your workforce needs.
Support Workforce Training: Help expand pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
Invest in the Future: Your support can drive systemic change and create lasting impact.
The time to act is now. The talent is there. The need is urgent. Let’s build the workforce of the future—together. Join us at Badass Jobs and be part of the solution.